premarital

American  

[pree-mar-i-tl] / priˈmær ɪ tl /

adjective

1. preceding marriage.

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premarital British  

/ priːˈmærɪtəl /

adjective

1. (esp of sexual relations) occurring before marriage Compare extramarital

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Etymology

Origin of premarital

First recorded in 1885–90; pre- + marital

Example Sentences

But there are many ways premarital debt can affect postmarital life.

From Los Angeles Times

The movie also represents premarital pregnancy as salvation rather than sin, and scenes were consequently cut for its post-Production Code rerelease in the late 1930s.

From New York Times

The loud and malapropism-prone Archie also touched on subjects such as atheism, the virtues of premarital celibacy, the breakdown of law and order, long hair on boys and short skirts on girls.

From Los Angeles Times

Prenuptial or premarital agreements, often called “prenups,” have a reputation for being a tool the ultra-wealthy use to protect their assets.

From Seattle Times

The statement said Mr. Jones owned two cars and two boats valued at $274,000, but listed as “unknown” the value of his premarital agreement, eight limited liability companies and several trusts.

From New York Times