"volcel" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈvɑlsɛl/ [US] Forms: volcels [plural]
Etymology: Blend of voluntary + celibate; also voluntary + -cel. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|voluntary|celibate}} Blend of voluntary + celibate, {{suffix|en|voluntary|cel}} voluntary + -cel Head templates: {{en-noun}} volcel (plural volcels)
  1. (neologism) A person who is voluntarily celibate, i.e., who chooses to avoid sexual activity with other people. Tags: neologism Categories (topical): Incel community, People, Sex

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