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premarital

American

[pree-mar-i-tl] / priˈmær ɪ tl /

adjective

preceding marriage.

premarital British

/ priːˈmærɪtəl /

adjective

(esp of sexual relations) occurring before marriage Compare extramarital

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Etymology

Origin of premarital

First recorded in 1885–90; pre- + marital

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premarital

You are conscientious about what premarital assets remain separate, or not.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Most straight people already believed women should work, premarital sex is normal and unhappy couples should divorce.

From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026

Fulfilling his premarital promise to Ms. Shulevitz, Mr. Lemann enrolled their two children in Jewish day schools.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026

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 ● Apr. 16, 2024

Everyone needs and should have premarital counseling, if only to help them to this all important insight.

From Herein is Love A Study of the Biblical Doctrine of Love in Its Bearing on Personality, Parenthood, Teaching, and All Other Human Relationships. by Reuel L. Howe

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