Bhishma means He of the terrible oath, referring to his vow of lifelong celibacy.

During this time, he took up a vow of lifelong celibacy.

To those of lifelong celibacy even the contemplation of a bride, chaste and young, was disturbing.

Soon he became a Knight of the Order of Malta, which implied lifelong celibacy.

No, the cause of the problem is not American society but the Catholic Church's requirement of lifelong celibacy.

Why anyone would choose the abysmal prospect of lifelong celibacy and deprivation was beyond Damien's comprehension.

In Islam, lifelong celibacy or monasticism is forbidden.

Close to half of his original classmates have dropped out, saying uncertainty about lifelong celibacy was an important cause.

It had also taught him the concept of romantic love, which dovetailed nicely with his lifelong celibacy.