NOUN
dasZölibat/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.
