One who is unmarried, esp. a bachelor, or one bound by vows not to marry.

Unmarried; single; as, a celibate state.

In many Christian sects the priest or bishop is not allowed to be married or have sex.

Abstaining from sexual relationships. Many early Christians sought celibacy as a gift from God to help them focus their full attention on service to God.

Unmarried, or as more popularly used, someone who does not engage in sexual activity.

abstaining from sexual intercourse.

an unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity

Someone who does not engage in sexual activity. Rhymes with but not to be confused with Celebrate.

Choosing not to have any kind of sex or else abstaining from sex.

Choosing to abstain from any sexual activity. It is often presented as holy scripture for many religious orders, and less often for unmarried people; a prevention techniques for HIV/AIDS.