Celibacy
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Celibacy
Celibacy (/ˈsɛlɪbəsi/; from Latin, celibatus) is the state of voluntarily being unmarried, sexually abstinent, or both, usually for religious reasons. It is often in association with the role of a religious official or devotee.
Etymology
The word "celibacy" comes from the Latin celibatus, which means "state of being unmarried". The term was first used in the early 17th century.
Related Terms
- Chastity: The virtue of a person to refrain from sexual intercourse.
- Abstinence: The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex.
- Virginity: The state of a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse.
- Monasticism: A religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work.
- Clergy: The body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.
Pronunciation
The word celibacy is pronounced as /ˈsɛlɪbəsi/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Celibacy
- Wikipedia's article - Celibacy
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