Nuptialism
/ˈnʌp.ʃəl.ɪz.əm/noun
The state, condition, or practice of marriage.
Did you know?The root behind nuptialism is linked to the Latin verb nubere, “to marry,” traditionally associated with a bride’s veil—so its ancestry is literally tied to ritual concealment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sneubh-
“To marry; the reconstructed Indo-European root traditionally connected with marriage.”
Classical Latin
Latin
nūbō
“To marry, especially of a woman; literally associated with the act of veiling.”
Classical Latin
Latin
nūptiae
“Marriage, wedding, or wedding ceremony.”
Late Latin
Latin
nūptiālis
“Of or relating to marriage or a wedding.”
17th Century
English
nuptial
“Relating to marriage or a wedding.”
Modern English
English
nuptialism
“The state, condition, or practice of marriage; an uncommon formation from nuptial plus -ism.”