NOUN

Zölibat/t͡søliˈbaːt/celibacy

Zölibat is a German noun that means celibacy. It is pronounced /t͡søliˈbaːt/.

Definitions

1.obligation or state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, especially for religious reasons(religion)

a.the vow or legal/religious requirement of sexual abstinence for clergy or religious orders

Im katholischen Priesteramt ist der Zölibat verpflichtend.Celibacy is mandatory in the Catholic priesthood.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Zölibat" mean in English?
"Zölibat" means celibacy. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Zölibat"?
"Zölibat" is pronounced /t͡søliˈbaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Zölibat"?
"Zölibat" is a noun in German.

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