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CELIBATE

of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:

The meaning of the word celibate is of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:.

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effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
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semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
realmkingdom
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept