non-marriage
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/nɑn-ˈmærɪdʒ/
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/nɒn-ˈmærɪdʒ/
not married
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-marriage' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'marriage' from Old French 'mariage', which meant 'the state of being married'.
Historical Evolution
'mariage' transformed into the English word 'marriage', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-marriage'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'marriage' meant 'the state of being married', and 'non-marriage' evolved to mean 'the state of not being married'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of not being married.
The rise in non-marriage rates is evident in many modern societies.
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Last updated: 2025/06/07 15:04