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celibacy

/ˈsɛləbəsi/

Meanings
noun
Abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried.

Examples :

"Many religious orders require celibacy, meaning their members are not allowed to marry. "
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marriage noun

/ˈmæɹɪdʒ/

The state of being married.

"You should enter marriage for love."

Illustration meaning

meaning noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

Illustration studies

studies noun

/ˈstʌdiz/

An academic field of study concerning the given subject.

"Environmental studies are becoming increasingly important as we face climate change. "

Illustration abstaining

abstaining verb

/æbˈsteɪnɪŋ/ /əbˈsteɪnɪŋ/

Keep or withhold oneself.

"During Lent, she is abstaining from eating chocolate. "

Illustration relations

relations noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃənz/

The manner in which two things may be associated.

"The relation between diet and health is complex."

Illustration unmarried

unmarried noun

/ʌnˈmæɹid/ /ʌnˈmɛɹid/

An unmarried person.

"Many unmarried students live in the dorms. "

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members noun

/ˈmɛmbəz/ /ˈmɛmbɚz/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"All members of the book club must attend the monthly meeting. "

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allowed verb

/əˈlaʊd/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

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abstinence noun

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.

"After a stressful week at work, Sarah practiced abstinence from sugary drinks, hoping to lose a few pounds. "

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require verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"My teacher requires all students to bring their textbooks to class each day. "

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "