serial marriage

serial monogamy

noun
a form of monogamy characterized by several successive, short-term marriages over the course of a lifetime.
Also called serial marriage.


Origin:
1970–75
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Serial marriage is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Main Entry:  serial marriage
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a lifestyle involving a series of short-lived marriages to different people
Etymology:  allusion to 'serial killing'
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