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- pronunciation:
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biht
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an unmarried person, esp. one who has taken a religious vow not to marry.
- synonyms:
- nun, vestal, virgin
- similar words:
- ascetic, friar, monastic, monk, priest, Puritan
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| definition 2: |
one who abstains from sexual relations.
- synonyms:
- virgin
- similar words:
- ascetic, bachelor, maid, maiden, monk, nun, Puritan, vestal
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| related words: |
virgin |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
unmarried.
- synonyms:
- maiden, single, unmarried, virginal
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| definition 2: |
abstaining from sexual relations, esp. because of having taken a vow.
Unlike Catholic priests, who are celibate, Anglican priests are allowed to marry.- synonyms:
- chaste, conventual, monastic, pure, Puritan, vestal, virginal, virtuous
- similar words:
- abstemious, ascetic, austere, continent, maidenly, spartan
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| related words: |
ascetic, chaste, pure, virtuous |
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