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nonmarriage

nonmarriage

7.1
The state of not having a husband or wife
  • noun
  • /nɒnˈmɛrɪdʒ/
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  • Some people choose nonmarriage as a lifestyle for personal or financial reasons.

Examples

  • The rise in nonmarriage rates has changed family structures.

  • Sociologists study the reasons behind increasing nonmarriage among young adults.

  • Their nonmarriage is a personal choice.

  • Many people prefer nonmarriage to traditional marriage.

  • Many people today are choosing nonmarriage as a valid alternative to traditional marriage.

  • Choosing nonmarriage can provide individuals with more freedom and flexibility in their personal lives.

  • The rise of nonmarriage reflects changing attitudes towards commitment and relationships.

Synonyms

singleness
vsnonmarriage
1 3.7

Not being married or in a romantic relationship

focuses on lacking a spouse instead of relationship details
singlehood
vsnonmarriage
1 5.1

Not being married or having a romantic partner

is about lacking a spouse rather than romantic status

Antonyms

married
∞ 1.0

Having a husband or wife

Surface Forms

nonmarriage singular
nonmarriages plural

Morphology

nonmarriage = marriage (transparent) = non + marriage

A straightforward negative formation using the productive prefix 'non-' to indicate absence of marriage, readily deduced by learners.

Etymology

Nonmarriage comes from non- 'not' plus marriage 'a legal union', so it can also mean the state of not being married, similar to being 'single'.