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Synonyms & Similar Words
matrimony
union
wedding
nuptials
espousal
spousal
wedlock
match
partnership
alliance
bond
tie
relationship
coupling
pairing
matchmaker
courtship
betrothal
engagement
matrimony
monogamy
polygamy
bigamy
polyandry
polygyny
endogamy
exogamy
intermarriage
miscegenation
marital union
domestic partnership
civil union
Meaning of Marriage
The primary meaning of the word "marriage" refers to the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Definitions
- The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship, typically with the expectation of permanence and exclusivity.
- * A similar long-term relationship between two people of the same sex.
- * A relationship between two people or groups that have a close or intimate connection.
Etymology of Marriage
The word "marriage" originates from the Old French word "mariage," which is derived from the Latin word "matrimonium," meaning "state of being married" or "wedded state."
The Latin word "matrimonium" is a combination of "matrem," meaning "mother," and "monium," a suffix forming an abstract noun.
The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the social, emotional, and economic bond between two people.
Example Uses
- The couple's marriage was a beautiful celebration of their love and commitment to each other.
- * The marriage between the two companies resulted in a significant increase in revenue and market share.
- * The marriage of art and science has led to some of the most innovative and groundbreaking discoveries in history.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
separation
divorce
annulment
split
breakup
dissolution
termination
abandonment
desertion
singleness
bachelorhood
spinsterhood
loneliness
isolation
celibacy
abstinence
chastity
solitude
seclusion
segregation
division
disunion
estrangement
alienation
detachment