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singledom

British  
/ ˈsɪŋɡəldəm /

noun

  1. informal the state of being unmarried or not involved in a long-term relationship

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As we pine for relationships and watch, speculate and criticize other people for leaving singledom for partnership, whether it lasts or not, it just compounds our loneliness, which then worsens the parasocial relationship.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2023

The breakup made me feel shocked, saddened and suddenly catapulted back into the land of singledom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2022

Their main targets, however, were the movies themselves — save for Hall, whose primary bit centered on her singledom.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2022

The women embraced and some stopped to swap numbers, sisters in singledom.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2021

Formatted to entertain, educate and facilitate self-help, these podcasts often uncover hot topics and sensitive issues, from tales of singledom to parenting struggles, and everything in between.

From New York Times • May 5, 2020