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This page outlines the definition of the umbrella term '''incel''', which is an abbreviated from of ''involuntary celibacy'' which has been [[Antoine Banier|used at least since the 18th century]]; it is also an abbreviation of ''involuntarily celibate''. This page also details some aspects of the word '''inceldom'''. | This page outlines the definition of the umbrella term '''[[incel]]''', which is an abbreviated from of ''involuntary celibacy'' which has been [[Antoine Banier|used at least since the 18th century]]; it is also an abbreviation of ''involuntarily celibate''. This page also details some aspects of the word '''inceldom'''. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
From '''in'''voluntary (in-vol-uhn-ter-ee) '''cel'''ibate (sel-uh-bit, -beyt). See [[etymology]] page for a more comprehensive elucidation. | From '''in'''voluntary (in-vol-uhn-ter-ee) '''cel'''ibate (sel-uh-bit, -beyt). See [[etymology]] page for a more comprehensive elucidation. | ||