"incelibacy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: in- + celibacy Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|in|celibacy}} in- + celibacy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} incelibacy (uncountable)
  1. Sexual activity by one who is supposed to remain celibate. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-incelibacy-en-noun-ZxX4J0fk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with in-

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