Celibate (Noun)
Meaning
An unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The priest lived as a celibate, devoting his life to the service of the Lord.
- At the monastery, a group of nuns chose to live their lives as celibates, renouncing worldly desires.
- Several medieval scholars became celibates to pursue a life of study, contemplation, and prayer.
- Sister Maria was a devout celibate, dedicating her life to spreading love and kindness through her charitable work.
- After years of deep spiritual contemplation, Alexander chose to become a celibate monk, rising each dawn to chant and pray.