Marital: meaning, definitions and examples

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marital

 

[ ˈmærɪt(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

status

of or relating to marriage or the state of being married

Synonyms

conjugal, matrimonial, spousal

Examples of usage

  • marital status
  • marital problems
  • marital bliss
Context #2 | Adjective

relationship

pertaining to the relationship between spouses

Synonyms

connubial, wedded

Examples of usage

  • marital duties
  • marital obligations

Translations

Translations of the word "marital" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conjugal

🇮🇳 वैवाहिक (vaivāhik)

🇩🇪 ehelich

🇮🇩 pernikahan

🇺🇦 шлюбний

🇵🇱 małżeński

🇯🇵 結婚の (kekkon no)

🇫🇷 conjugal

🇪🇸 conyugal

🇹🇷 evlilik

🇰🇷 결혼의 (gyeolhon-ui)

🇸🇦 زوجي (zawji)

🇨🇿 manželský

🇸🇰 manželský

🇨🇳 婚姻的 (hūnyīn de)

🇸🇮 zakonski

🇮🇸 hjónabands-

🇰🇿 некелік (nekelik)

🇬🇪 ქორწინების (qorwinebis)

🇦🇿 evlilik

🇲🇽 conyugal

Etymology

The word 'marital' originates from the Latin word 'maritalis', which is derived from 'maritus' meaning 'husband'. The term has been used in English since the late 15th century to describe anything related to marriage or the state of being married.

See also: marriage, married, marry.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,832 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.