Remarriage: meaning, definitions and examples
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remarriage
[ riːˈmɛrɪdʒ ]
personal relationship
Remarriage refers to the act of marrying someone after having been married before. This often occurs when a person’s first marriage ends in divorce or the death of a spouse. Remarriage can carry emotional complexities, especially when children are involved.
Synonyms
reunion, second marriage, subsequent marriage.
Examples of usage
- Her remarriage came as a surprise to everyone.
- After his remarriage, he felt a renewed sense of hope.
- The couple faced challenges in their remarriage due to past experiences.
Translations
Translations of the word "remarriage" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recasamento
🇮🇳 पुनर्विवाह
🇩🇪 Wiederheirats
🇮🇩 pernikahan kembali
🇺🇦 повторний шлюб
🇵🇱 ponowne małżeństwo
🇯🇵 再婚
🇫🇷 remariage
🇪🇸 nuevo matrimonio
🇹🇷 tekrar evlilik
🇰🇷 재혼
🇸🇦 زواج ثانٍ
🇨🇿 novomanželství
🇸🇰 novomanželstvo
🇨🇳 再婚
🇸🇮 ponovna poroka
🇮🇸 afturhjónaband
🇰🇿 қайта неке
🇬🇪 მეორედ ქორწინება
🇦🇿 təkrar evlilik
🇲🇽 nuevo matrimonio
Etymology
The term 'remarriage' is a compound word formed by the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back', and 'marriage', which comes from the Latin 'maritare', meaning 'to wed' or 'to marry'. Its roots can be traced back to Old French 'mariage' that relates to the ceremonies and commitments that define legal unions. In various cultures, remarriage has existed throughout history, often driven by the societal needs to provide for children from previous unions or to establish new familial bonds. The concept evolved with changing societal norms around divorce and relationships, particularly in the 20th century, as divorce became more common and socially acceptable, leading to an increase in the incidence of remarriage among adults.