Matrimonial: meaning, definitions and examples

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matrimonial

[ ˌmatrɪˈməʊnɪəl ]

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marriage

Relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple.

Synonyms

conjugal, marital, spousal

Examples of usage

It was a matrimonial dispute that led to their separation.
The matrimonial home is the property where a married couple lives together.

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law

Relating to the legal status of marriage.

Synonyms

marital, nuptial

Examples of usage

The matrimonial laws in this country are quite strict.
Legal advice is often sought in matrimonial cases.

Translations

Translations of the word "matrimonial" in other languages:

🇵🇹 matrimonial

🇮🇳 विवाहिक

🇩🇪 ehelich

🇮🇩 pernikahan

🇺🇦 шлюбний

🇵🇱 małżeński

🇯🇵 結婚の

🇫🇷 matrimonial

🇪🇸 matrimonial

🇹🇷 evlilik

🇰🇷 결혼의

🇸🇦 زوجي

🇨🇿 manželský

🇸🇰 manželský

🇨🇳 婚姻的

🇸🇮 zakonski

🇮🇸 hjónabands

🇰🇿 неке

🇬🇪 საქორწილო

🇦🇿 nikah

🇲🇽 matrimonial

Word origin

The word 'matrimonial' originated from the Latin word 'matrimonialis', which is derived from 'matrimonium' meaning 'marriage'. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things related to marriage or the legal aspects of marriage.