CELIBATE

Meaning

Not married.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Probably from the noun (“celibacy”) or from celibacy on the model of privacy/private, etc. Alternatively, from Latin caelebs (“single”) + -ate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

• 2025-10-12BACEILT