postmarital

adjective

post·​mar·​i·​tal ˌpōst-ˈmer-ə-tᵊl How to pronounce postmarital (audio)
-ˈma-rə-
: occurring, existing, or taking effect after the end of a marriage
their postmarital relationship
postmarital agreements

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postmarital was in 1836

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“Postmarital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postmarital. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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