To be celibate means to voluntarily abstain from sexual intercourse and typically also from marriage. It often involves choosing not to engage in sexual activity despite being physically capable of it. Celibacy is frequently associated with religious vows, particularly in traditions such as Roman Catholicism and Buddhism, where monks, nuns, and priests take vows to remain unmarried and without sexual relations. However, celibacy can also be a personal choice unrelated to religion, such as for reasons of personal growth or lifestyle preference. In short, it means living a life without sexual relations and often without marriage, either temporarily or permanently.
