1. Plural of celibacy; instances or states of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations, often for religious reasons.
Usage: Formal plural form; less commonly used than the singular 'celibacy'.

Examples

• The vows of celibacies were taken by the monks in the monastery.
• Different religious traditions have varying rules about celibacies and monastic life.
• Historical records document the celibacies of many early Christian saints.
• The priest discussed the spiritual benefits of celibacies in his sermon.
• Some scholars compare the celibacies required in different faiths.