1. The state of being unmarried and abstaining from sexual relations, often for religious reasons
The priest took a vow of celibacy when he entered the seminary.
O padre fez voto de celibato ao entrar no seminário.
2. The practice or condition of remaining single and chaste
She chose a life of celibacy to dedicate herself entirely to her spiritual practice.
Ela escolheu uma vida de celibato para se dedicar inteiramente à sua prática espiritual.