Meaning & Definition of word "Unmarried"

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    Unmarried

    /ˌʌnˈmɛr.id/

    adjective:

    • 1. not married; single.
      • Example: She is an unmarried woman who enjoys her independence.
    • 2. referring to someone who has never been married.
      • Example: He remained unmarried throughout his life, focusing on his career.
    • 3. a term often used in legal or statistical contexts to describe a person's marital status.
      • Example: The survey collected data on unmarried individuals for a better understanding of social trends.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'married'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unmarried parents:

    Parents who are not married to each other.

    unmarried couple:

    A couple who are living together but not legally married.

    Related Words

    single:

    Not in a romantic relationship.

    bachelor:

    An unmarried man.

    spinster:

    An unmarried woman, especially an older one.

    Slang Meanings of unmarried

    Meaning: going solo

    Example Sentence: He's going solo this holiday season since he’s unmarried.

    Meaning: on the market

    Example Sentence: Being unmarried, she's back on the market for dating.