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Celibacy

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sexual abstentionnounabstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
chastitynounThe quality of being chaste: the state of abstaining from any sexual activity considered immoral; avoidance of sexual sins.

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chastitynounThe quality of being chaste: the state of abstaining from any sexual activity considered immoral; avoidance of sexual sins.
sexual abstentionnounabstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)
abstinencenounThe act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.
oathnounA solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
virginitynounThe state or characteristic of being a virgin.
puritynounThe state or degree of being pure.
continencenoun(urology) The voluntary control of urination and defecation.
continencynounAlternative form of continence. [(urology) The voluntary control of urination and defecation.]
singlenessnoun(uncountable) The property of being single.
monasticismnoun(religion) The practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work.
asceticismnounThe principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.
maidenhoodnoun(uncountable) The condition of being a maiden; the time when one is a maiden or young girl.
sexlessnessnounThe property of being sexless.
asexualitynounThe quality of experiencing little or no sexual attraction.
bachelorhoodnounThe condition of being a bachelor.
spinsterhoodnounThe condition of being a spinster.
singlehoodnounThe state of being single (unattached or unmarried).
self-denialnounAction that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others.
self-restraintnounSelf-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.
celibatenounOne who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community.

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