premarital

/ˌprɛməˈrɪtəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

occurring or existing before marriage

“The couple decided to wait for a premarital counseling session before exchanging their vows.”

2. noun

a period of time before marriage

“The premarital period is a crucial time for couples to work on their communication and financial planning.”

3. adverb

in a manner that occurs or exists before marriage

“She advised her niece to be premarital and plan her finances wisely before marriage.”

Synonyms

  • prewedding
  • single
  • unmarried

Antonyms

  • married
  • postnuptial
  • postwedding