remarriage
/'ri:'mæridʤ/
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Definition
Noun: The act of marrying again; a second or subsequent marriage after a previous marriage has ended (through divorce, annulment, or the death of a spouse).
Usage
"Remarriage" is a formal term used to describe the event or state of entering into a new marriage. It is often discussed in legal, social, and personal contexts concerning family structure and relationships.
Examples
- After his divorce was finalized, he considered remarriage.
- Her remarriage brought great happiness to the family.
- The law has specific provisions regarding property rights in cases of remarriage.
Advanced Usage
- Serial remarriage: The act of marrying multiple times in succession.
- His history of serial remarriage was a topic of gossip.
- Post-remarriage: Referring to the period or circumstances after a remarriage has occurred.
- They focused on building a strong blended family in the post-remarriage years.
Variants and Related Words
- Remarry (verb): To marry again.
- He decided to remarry five years after his wife passed away.
Synonyms
- Second marriage
- Subsequent marriage
Antonyms
- First marriage
- Divorce (as a terminating event)
Related Phrases
- Blended family: A family formed through remarriage, including children from previous relationships.
- Their remarriage created a large and loving blended family.
Noun
- the act of marrying again