celibacy

Celibacy is a synonym of spinsterhood.

As nouns the difference between celibacy and spinsterhood

is that celibacy is abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried while spinsterhood is the condition of being a spinster.

As nouns the difference between celibacy and promiscuity

is that celibacy is abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried while promiscuity is the state or quality of being promiscuous.

As nouns the difference between ascetic and celibacy

is that ascetic is one who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence while celibacy is abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried.

As an adjective ascetic

is of or relating to ascetics; characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.

As nouns the difference between singleness and celibacy

is that singleness is the property of being single while celibacy is abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried.

Celibacy is a related term of innocence.

As nouns the difference between celibacy and innocence

is that celibacy is abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried while innocence is absence of responsibility for a crime.

Celibacy is a synonym of bachelorhood.

As nouns the difference between celibacy and bachelorhood

is that celibacy is abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried while bachelorhood is the condition of being a bachelor.

Celibacy is a related term of abstemiousness.

As nouns the difference between celibacy and abstemiousness

is that celibacy is abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried while abstemiousness is the quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks .

Celibacy is a synonym of continence.

As nouns the difference between celibacy and continence

is that celibacy is abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried while continence is the voluntary control of urination and defecation.

Celibacy is a synonym of virginity.

As nouns the difference between celibacy and virginity

is that celibacy is abstaining from marriage; the state of being unmarried while virginity is the state of being a virgin.