Definitions for celibacies

celibacies cel·i·ba·cy

Spelling: [sel-uh-buh-see]
IPA: /ˈsɛl ə bə si/

Celibacies is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 354 anagrams from letters in celibacies (abcceeiils).

Definitions for celibacies

noun

  1. abstention from sexual relations.
  2. abstention by vow from marriage:
  3. the state of being unmarried.

Origin of celibacies

1655-65; Latin caelibā(tus) celibacy (caelib-, stem of caelebs single + -ātus -ate3) + -cy

Examples for celibacies

I had decided that celibacy was the way to go when I met a fellow combat arms officer, who was gay.

First undergo a rectal exam, celibacy lecture, and waiting period.

It appears that many are opposed to celibacy of the clergy and auricular confession.

The celibacy of the clergy should, in like manner, be forthwith granted.

What are their vows of celibacy but conspiracies against us poor women?

Do you think that if the rules on celibacy were loosened, this would change things considerably?

Such are the ideas which have given rise to the obligation of celibacy for priests.

Although it sounds paradoxical, yet there is a celibacy that is distinctly erotic.

The monks were bound to celibacy—that is to say, they were not allowed to marry.

He still believed, for practical reasons, in the celibacy of the clergy.

Word Value for celibacies
Scrable

17

Words with friends

20

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