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Meaning of starter marriage | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A first marriage for an individual or couple that either was short-lived or is expected to be unsuccessful, especially when viewed as serving as preparation for a subsequent marriage.

informal

Examples

“A starter marriage is one where the couple marries young and gets divorced before the arrival of the first childand usually before the arrival of the first wrinkle. Starter marriages are more common among overachievers.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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