after-marriage
|af-ter-mar-riage|
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/ˈæftər ˈmærɪdʒ/
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/ˈɑːftə ˈmærɪdʒ/
post-wedding period
Etymology
Etymology Information
'after-marriage' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'marriage', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'marriage' meant 'the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship'.
Historical Evolution
'after-marriage' is a modern English term formed by combining 'after' and 'marriage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the period following a marriage ceremony', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the period or events occurring after a marriage ceremony.
The couple enjoyed a peaceful after-marriage life.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 13:53