alimony
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Noun — Financial support that one former spouse is legally required to pay the other after a divorce or separation.
Synonyms
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How to use alimony
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pay alimony
alimony payments
spousal alimony
Etymology
From Latin alimonia ("nourishment, sustenance"), from alere ("to nourish") — the same root as "aliment".
Full origin of alimony →Frequently asked questions
What does “alimony” mean?
The word “alimony” means financial support that one former spouse is legally required to pay the other after a divorce or separation. In plain terms, court-ordered payments from one ex-spouse to another after a divorce.
How do you pronounce “alimony”?
“Alimony” is pronounced AL-ih-muh-nee (/ˈæl.ə.moʊ.ni/ in IPA).
How do you use “alimony” in a sentence?
Here is “alimony” used in a sentence: “He was ordered to pay alimony to his ex-wife for five years.”
What part of speech is “alimony”?
“Alimony” is a noun.
Where does the word “alimony” come from?
The word “alimony” comes from Latin. From Latin alimonia ("nourishment, sustenance"), from alere ("to nourish") — the same root as "aliment".
