Conjugal: meaning, definitions and examples

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conjugal

 

[ ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl ]

Context #1

relationship

Relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple; matrimonial.

Synonyms

marital, matrimonial, spousal

Examples of usage

  • The couple sought conjugal advice from a marriage counselor.
  • After years of conjugal bliss, they decided to renew their vows.
  • She described their conjugal duties as a partnership in love and life.
Context #2

law

Relating to the rights and obligations of marriage.

Synonyms

marital, matrimonial, spousal

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer explained the conjugal rights of the spouses in the case.
  • The court ruled in favor of the wife's conjugal property claim.

Translations

Translations of the word "conjugal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conjugal

🇮🇳 वैवाहिक

🇩🇪 ehelich

🇮🇩 suami istri

🇺🇦 подружній

🇵🇱 małżeński

🇯🇵 夫婦の

🇫🇷 conjugal

🇪🇸 conyugal

🇹🇷 evlilik

🇰🇷 부부의

🇸🇦 زوجي

🇨🇿 manželský

🇸🇰 manželský

🇨🇳 夫妻的

🇸🇮 zakonski

🇮🇸 hjónaband

🇰🇿 некелік

🇬🇪 ქორწინების

🇦🇿 nikah

🇲🇽 conyugal

Word origin

The word 'conjugal' originated from the Latin word 'conjugalis', which means 'relating to marriage'. It entered the English language in the early 16th century. The concept of conjugal rights and duties has been an integral part of marital relationships throughout history, with legal implications regarding marriage and family law.