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I . celibate [ˈselɪbət] N

celibate

челове́к m , да́вший обе́т безбра́чия

II . celibate [ˈselɪbət] ADJ

1. celibate a. REL (refraining from sex):

celibate

возде́рживающийся от сексуа́льных конта́ктов

2. celibate (unmarried):

celibate

безбра́чный

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They were nominal wives of the king, but they were celibate. en.wikipedia.org

At this period hereditary succession (normally from uncle to nephew as the patriarchs themselves remained celibate) was in force in both patriarchates. en.wikipedia.org

He was a celibate and had to fend for himself. en.wikipedia.org

In mid-summer they become oestrous, and produce so much oestrogen that if they remain celibate throughout the year they get aplastic anaemia and die. en.wikipedia.org

Although freed from her engagement, she chose to stay celibate and became a nun. en.wikipedia.org

Candidates for bishop are chosen only from among the celibate. en.wikipedia.org

The village lama who presides over ceremonies and rituals can be a celibate monk or a married householder. en.wikipedia.org

He had stayed as a celibate with his teacher for twelve long strenuous years without being certified as a graduate. en.wikipedia.org

For this reason, yulwon students must be celibate. en.wikipedia.org

They keep the sacred writings of their people, and are celibate. en.wikipedia.org

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