Deuterogamist

/ˌdjuːtərˈɒɡəmɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who has been married twice, or specifically someone in their second marriage.

Etymology

From deutero- (second) + -gamist (from Greek 'gamos' meaning 'marriage'). This term appeared in religious and legal contexts where tracking marital history was important.

Kelly Says

In some ancient religions, being a deuterogamist—someone married twice—actually had legal and social consequences that seem strange today, showing how much attitudes toward marriage and remarriage have changed.

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