remarriage

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of marrying again after the death of a spouse.

  - "After the tragic loss of her husband, she decided to embark on a new journey and consider a remarriage."
  - "The statistics show that the rate of remarriage has been increasing in recent years."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with remarriage
marriage , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement , arrangement

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Variants

List of all variants of remarriage that leads to same result
remarriage , remarriages , remarried , remarries , remarry , remarrying

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'remarier', meaning 'to marry again'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 60% of remarriages in the United States end in divorce.

2. In some cultures, remarriage is considered taboo, especially for women.

3. The first recorded instance of remarriage in history was in ancient Egypt, around 2000 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. Divorce: The legal dissolution of a marriage, which often precedes a remarriage.

2. Blended family: A family formed when two people, each with children from previous relationships, get married and combine their families.

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Culture

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In many cultures, remarriage is seen as a new beginning, a chance to find happiness and love again. It can also be a source of controversy, especially when children from previous marriages are involved. Remarriage has been a common theme in literature and art, from Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale' to the modern-day romance novels.

How to Memorize "remarriage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a couple getting married in a beautiful ceremony, surrounded by their loved ones. Visualize the happiness and joy they feel as they exchange their vows and begin their new life together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'remarriage' with the idea of starting anew, of finding love and happiness again after a loss.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'R-E-M-A-R-R-I-A-G-E' to remember the definition: 'Re' for 're'-marrying, 'M' for 'marriage', 'A' for 'after' a previous marriage, 'R' for 'remarriage', 'R' for 'renewing' a commitment, 'I' for 'in' love again, 'A' for 'another' chance at happiness, and 'G' for 'gaining' a new spouse.

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