"deuterogamy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From deutero- + -gamy, from Ancient Greek. Literally, second wedding/marriage. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|deutero|gamy}} deutero- + -gamy, {{uder|en|grc|-}} Ancient Greek Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} deuterogamy (uncountable)
  1. A second marriage, after the death of the first husband or wife; in distinction from bigamy, as defined in the old canon law. Wikipedia link: remarriage Tags: uncountable Derived forms: deuterogamist

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