Definition of "noncelibate" [noncelibate]

• Not celibate; thus, engaging in sexual activity (adjective)

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• "As the news of the Church's first openly gay, noncelibate priest to be consecrated as bishop reverberated throughout the worldwide Anglican Communion half a decade ago, so, too, did the news of his civil union."
• "Presbyterian leaders on July 8 voted on proposed constitutional changes to allow noncelibate gays and lesbians in committed relationships to serve in various church roles, and on whether to allow same-sex marriage."
• "Last summer, leaders of the ELCA met in Minneapolis for a national convention where they voted to let individual churches hire noncelibate gay people as clergy as long as they are in committed relationships."