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Meanings of celibacy in inglês

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Abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)

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Usage of celibacy in inglês
1
Which went a long way toward explaining his prolonged celibacy of late.
Here comes trouble
2
Sir, - Let us clarify this celibacy debate once and for all.
The Irish Times
3
I decided to give celibacy a try and I am doing great.
Oh lord, help me keep my panties on
4
In two words: Popery drives to celibacy, the Reformation establishes the family.
Catherine De Medici
5
About 50 per cent of both homosexual and heterosexual priests practise celibacy.
The Irish Times
6
He still believed, for practical reasons, in the celibacy of the clergy.
A History of the Moravian Church
7
The whole idea of the Church's mission is closely linked to celibacy.
The Irish Times
8
He does not believe that celibacy should be imposed on all priests.
The Irish Times
9
That's a direct affront to the celibacy pledge taken by Catholic priests.
Reuters
10
Such persons are obliged by their principles to live in virtual celibacy.
The American Missionary — Volume 44, No. 03, March, 1890
11
It is not for nothing that most of the priestesses choose celibacy.
The seeker
12
While favouring sacerdotal celibacy the council laid rather rigid restrictions on monasticism.
The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia, Volume 1 of 28
13
Depict it as a happier and healthier state than celibacy or pseudo-celibacy.
Applied Eugenics
14
For many, celibacy is a key part of being a Catholic priest.
Radio NZ
15
Almo's austere celibacy is a portent in our world and altogether marvellous.
The Unwilling Vestal
16
Married clergy are exempted from the obligatory celibacy of the Catholic priesthood.
Reuters
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Celibacy across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common