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What is another word for Divorce? – 143 Divorce Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    separation split breakup dissolution annulment termination severance parting division disunion fragmentation schism rift rupture estrangement detachment disconnection uncoupling marital separation legal separation marital dissolution marital breakup marital split marital termination marital severance marital disunion fragmentation of marriage end of marriage termination of marriage dissolution of marriage annulment of marriage separation of spouses split of spouses breakup of spouses parting of spouses.

    Meaning of Divorce

    The primary meaning of the word "Divorce" is the legal dissolution of a marriage.

    Definitions

    • The legal dissolution of a marriage, typically involving the cancellation of the marriage contract and the division of property.
    • The separation of a married couple, either informally or through a formal legal process.
    • The act of ending a marriage, either by mutual agreement or through a court decision.

    Etymology of Divorce

    The word "Divorce" comes from the Old French word "divorcer", which is derived from the Latin word "divortium", meaning "a separating" or "a divorcing".
    The Latin word "divortium" is a combination of "di-" (meaning "apart" or "asunder") and "verto" (meaning "to turn").
    The word "Divorce" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the act of ending a marriage.

    Example Uses

    • The couple decided to get a divorce after years of marital problems.
    • The divorce was finalized in court, and the couple went their separate ways.
    • The high divorce rate in the country is a cause for concern among social commentators.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    marriage union matrimony reconciliation reunification remarriage recommitment reunion togetherness unity harmony conciliation compromise agreement understanding cooperation partnership alliance merger amalgamation fusion integration synthesis combination conjunction concord accord consensus.

    Related Nouns

    marriage spouse partner husband wife family relationship union matrimony reconciliation separation annulment termination dissolution severance parting division disunion fragmentation schism rift rupture estrangement detachment disconnection court lawyer judge lawsuit settlement.

    Related Verbs

    marry separate split break terminate sever part divide disunite fragment reconcile reunite remarry recommit reunify cooperate partner merge amalgamate fuse integrate combine conjoin conciliate compromise agree understand.

    Related Adjectives

    marital married divorced separated single widowed estranged detached disconnected reconciled reunited remarried committed cooperative harmonious unified integrated combined conjoined conciliatory compromising agreeable understanding.