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   marriage

   /ˈmarɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman): "a happy marriage" Similar weddingwedding ceremonymarriage ceremonynuptialsunioninformal:big dayarchaic:espousalOpposite divorcesplitting up
   • ▪ the state of being married: "they were celebrating 50 years of marriage" Similar matrimonyholy matrimonywedlockmarried stateconjugal bondcivil partnership
   • 2. a combination or mixture of elements: "her music is a marriage of funk, jazz, and hip-hop" Similar unionalliancefusionamalgamationcombinationaffiliationassociationconnectioncouplingmergerunificationinformal:hook-upOpposite sunderingseparation
   • ▪ (in bezique and other card games) a combination of a king and queen of the same suit.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French mariage, from marier ‘marry’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. www.marriage.com › advice › relationshipWhat Is Marriage? Definition, Purpose, Types, and Importance

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   Oct 31, 2023 · Marriage is the mix of love and a heartfelt commitment between two people who promise to stand by each other through life’s journey. It’s the union of hearts, a bond that goes beyond friendship, making two souls partners for life.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › marriageMarriage | Definition, History, Types, Customs, Laws, & Facts

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   Jun 3, 2024 · Marriage, a legally and socially sanctioned union, usually between a man and a woman, that is regulated by laws, rules, customs, beliefs, and attitudes that prescribe the rights and duties of the partners and accords status to their offspring (if any).

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MarriageMarriage - Wikipedia

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   Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognised union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children (if any), and between them and their in-laws.

5. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsMarriage | Psychology Today

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   Marriage is the process by which two people make their relationship public, official, and permanent. It is the joining of two people in a bond that putatively lasts until...

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › marriageMarriage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MARRIAGE is the state of being united as spouses in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law. How to use marriage in a sentence. Usage of Marriage: Usage Guide

7. www.thoughtco.com › marriage-3026396How Sociologists Define Marriage - ThoughtCo

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   Nov 1, 2019 · Sociologists define marriage as a socially supported union involving two or more individuals in what is regarded as a stable, enduring arrangement typically based at least in part on a sexual bond of some kind. Key Takeaways: Marriage.

8. www.britannica.com › summary › marriagemarriage summary | Britannica

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   marriage, Legally and socially sanctioned union, usually between a man and a woman, that is regulated by laws, rules, customs, beliefs, and attitudes that prescribe the rights and duties of the partners and accords status to their offspring (if any).