1. Verb
The act of marrying, or the state of being married; legal union of a man and a woman for life, as husband and wife; wedlock; matrimony.
2. Verb
The marriage vow or contract.
3. Verb
A feast made on the occasion of a marriage.
4. Verb
Any intimate or close union.
5. Noun
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union"
Vocabulary classified under Law
6. Noun
two people who are married to each other; "his second marriage was happier than the first"; "a married couple without love"
Vocabulary classified under Sociology
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