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Premarital: meaning, definitions and examples

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premarital

 

[ priːˈmɛrɪtəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

before marriage

The term 'premarital' refers to activities, decisions, or conditions that occur or are related to the time before a couple gets married. This can include premarital counseling, which is a form of therapy for couples preparing for marriage, or premarital agreements that outline the terms of a relationship should it dissolve in the future. Premarital can also encompass various cultural or religious practices that are encouraged or discouraged before marriage. The focus is primarily on the preparation and implications surrounding the commitment of marriage.

Synonyms

before marriage, pre-marital, preunion

Examples of usage

  • They attended premarital counseling sessions together.
  • She signed a premarital agreement with her fiancé.
  • They discussed their premarital expectations openly.

Translations

Translations of the word "premarital" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-marital

🇮🇳 पूर्व-वैवाहिक

🇩🇪 vorheirlich

🇮🇩 pra-nikah

🇺🇦 передшлюбний

🇵🇱 przedmałżeński

🇯🇵 婚前の

🇫🇷 prémarital

🇪🇸 prematrimonial

🇹🇷 nişanlılık öncesi

🇰🇷 혼전의

🇸🇦 قبل الزواج

🇨🇿 předmanželský

🇸🇰 predmanželský

🇨🇳 婚前的

🇸🇮 predporočni

🇮🇸 fyrir hjónaband

🇰🇿 неке дейінгі

🇬🇪 წინათ ქორწინების

🇦🇿 nişanlılıqdan əvvəl

🇲🇽 prematrimonial

Etymology

The word 'premarital' is formed by the prefix 'pre-', meaning 'before', added to the root word 'marital', which is derived from 'marriage'. The term traces its origins to the Latin word 'maritare', which translates to 'to marry'. 'Marriage' itself has evolved over centuries, influenced by various social, legal, and religious factors. The use of 'premarital' has gained traction in modern times as more individuals and couples recognize the importance of preparation before entering into marriage, highlighting the need for discussions around compatibility, values, and any necessary legal agreements.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,796, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.