Marriage: meaning, definitions and examples

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marriage

 

[ หˆmรฆrษชdส’ ]

Context #1 | Noun

legal

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

Synonyms

matrimony, union, wedlock

Examples of usage

  • Same-sex marriage has been legalized in several countries.
  • The couple decided to have a destination wedding to celebrate their marriage.
Context #2 | Noun

social

The state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law.

Synonyms

matrimony, nuptials, wedding

Examples of usage

  • Their marriage lasted for over 50 years.
  • Marriage is considered a sacred bond in many cultures.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A combination or mixture of different things.

Synonyms

blend, combination, merger

Examples of usage

  • The marriage of flavors in this dish is truly unique.
  • The marriage of art and technology created a stunning masterpiece.

Translations

Translations of the word "marriage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น casamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคตเคพเคน

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ehe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pernikahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะปัŽะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maล‚ลผeล„stwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตๅฉš (ใ‘ใฃใ“ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mariage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ matrimonio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท evlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฐํ˜ผ (๊ฒฐํ˜ผ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูˆุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manลพelstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ manลพelstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฉšๅงป (hลซnyฤซn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zakonska zveza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hjรบskap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ evlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ matrimonio

Word origin

The word 'marriage' originated from the Old French word 'mariage', which comes from the Latin word 'maritare' meaning 'to wed'. The concept of marriage has been an integral part of human society for centuries, serving as a way to formalize relationships, establish families, and provide social stability. Throughout history, the institution of marriage has evolved and adapted to cultural, religious, and legal changes, reflecting the values and norms of each era.

See also: marital, married, marry.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,364, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.