post-wedding
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/poʊst ˈwɛdɪŋ/
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/pəʊst ˈwɛdɪŋ/
after the wedding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-wedding' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'wedding', which refers to a marriage ceremony.
Historical Evolution
'post-wedding' combines the Latin prefix 'post-' with the Old English word 'weddung', which evolved into the modern English word 'wedding'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after the wedding ceremony', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period immediately after a wedding.
They went on a post-wedding trip to the mountains.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 07:10