sologamy

American  

[suh-log-uh-mee] / səˈlɒg ə mi /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of sologamy

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

Example Sentences

Sologamy, a wedding ceremony where a person "marries" theirself, has been a growing trend in the West over the past few years.

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

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A mental health expert I spoke to seemed "surprised" by what Sologamy represented.

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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.

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

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