Meaning & Definition of Marriage in English
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Marriage
/mɛrɪʤ/
noun
1. The state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
- "A long and happy marriage"
- "God bless this union"
synonym:
- marriage,
- matrimony,
- union,
- spousal relationship,
- wedlock
2. Two people who are married to each other
- "His second marriage was happier than the first"
- "A married couple without love"
synonym:
- marriage,
- married couple,
- man and wife
3. The act of marrying
- The nuptial ceremony
- "Their marriage was conducted in the chapel"
synonym:
- marriage,
- wedding,
- marriage ceremony
4. A close and intimate union
- "The marriage of music and dance"
- "A marriage of ideas"
synonym:
- marriage
Examples of using
Tom's constant womanizing didn't do his marriage any good.
The root cause of any divorce is marriage.
My parents are against my marriage.