celib- root words — words with the celib- root

The root celib- comes from Latin caelebs, meaning unmarried. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including celibacy, celibate. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the celib- root

Explore words with celib- — words containing the celib- root and sharing its sense of "unmarried". Examples include celibacy, celibate. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does celib- mean?

The celib- root means unmarried, from Latin caelebs. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.