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sologamy

American  
[suh-log-uh-mee] / səˈlɒg ə mi /

noun

  1. the practice or state of marriage to one’s self.


Etymology

Origin of sologamy

First recorded in 2015–20; solo ( def. ) + -gamy ( def. )

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Some applauded her saying she would be an inspiration to many, but most people just tried to wrap their heads around the concept of sologamy.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2022

That's because Ms Bindu plans to "marry" herself in what is perhaps going to be India's first case of sologamy.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2022

Some even criticised sologamy as "a bizarre and sad act" and blamed it on "chronic narcissism".

From BBC Jun. 2, 2022

It wasn’t the first look at sologamy, but “SATC” put the concept on the map.

From Washington Post Jun. 8, 2018

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