Examples of 'celibacy' in a sentence
Meaning of "celibacy"
celibacy (noun) - the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, typically for religious reasons or personal choice. Celibacy is often practiced by clergy in certain religious traditions
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- Abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried.
- Abstinence from sexual relations.
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That vow of celibacy must really be something.
I thought you took a vow of celibacy anyway.
But observe celibacy in the name of cinema.
Topped off with long bouts of celibacy.
Celibacy in some cultures is seen as a sign of strength.
Sometimes this celibacy is hard for a man.
Celibacy of the clergy is also a dividing point.
They know that celibacy is not practiced.
Celibacy is not something that can be institutionalized.
Here the question of celibacy becomes acute.
Celibacy is not inherent with the priesthood.
Only that it has celibacy without chastity.
And celibacy does not cure that perversion.
It is possible to observe celibacy even if one is married.
Celibacy is a scandal for the contemporary mind.
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It can not be easy living a life of celibacy.
I thought celibacy was a big part of the problem.
Tried to interest us in the new celibacy codes.
All that celibacy does funny things to a man.
And all she asks in return is celibacy.
Entries for celibacy and thence abstinence.
He got fed up with silence and celibacy.
Note that celibacy does not condemn them.
I was thinking about us trying celibacy for a while.
Celibacy and religious life were not unknown.
That would be right below absolute celibacy.
Consecrated celibacy is not simply a different lifestyle.
I am treasurer of a group dedicated to celibacy before marriage.
Celibacy could lead to child sex abuse.
Some people do not have sex celibacy.
Celibacy among priests are the examples.
He also refused due to his vow of celibacy.
A treatise on celibacy in the priesthood was found.
He privately made vows of poverty and celibacy.
Forgetting his vow of celibacy he wooed her.
Central to the reformation was the issue of celibacy.
I just think celibacy is the best way to o that.
Lars was dedicated to enforcing celibacy among priests.
That celibacy thing did not last too long.
On account of the halo and the celibacy.
This is not celibacy we are talking about.
Symbol of your decision to lead a life of celibacy.
She loved her celibacy so much.
Maybe they have taken a vow of celibacy.
The celibacy must pressure him.
Catholic priests must take a vow of celibacy.
The option for evangelical celibacy is a true itinerary.
This does not mean to suggest ascetism or celibacy.
Sex in celibacy became central to my research and understanding.
Previous generations had different attitudes to celibacy.
