marriage

mar-riage · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

  2. 2.

    The ceremony or act of marrying; a wedding.

  3. 3.

    A combination or mixture of two things.

Forms

plural: marriages

Phrases & expressions

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    marriage of convenience — A marriage for practical reasons, not love.
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    arranged marriage — A marriage planned by families.
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    marriage certificate — Official document of marriage.
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    give someone in marriage — Present at a wedding ceremony.
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    by marriage — Through marital connection.
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    marriage vows — Promises made at a wedding.
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    open marriage — A marriage allowing outside relationships.

Related words

Antonyms: divorce, separation
See also: divorce, married, marry, spouse, wedding
Synonyms: matrimony, union, wedding, wedlock

Etymology

From Old French mariage, from marier ("to marry"), from Latin maritare ("to marry"), from maritus ("husband"). Related to "marry" and "marital."