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    married
    /ˈmarɪd/

    adjective

    • 1. (of two people) united in marriage: "a married couple" Similar weddedwedjoined in marriageunited in wedlockOpposite unmarriedsingle

    plural

    • 1. married people: "we were young marrieds during World War Two"

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  2. Sep 16, 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).

  3. 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.

  4. Jul 26, 2024 · A commonly accepted and encompassing definition describes marriage as a formal union and a social and legal contract between two individuals that legally, economically, and emotionally...

  5. Oct 1, 2020 · Marriage was defined by God, in the very beginning, as one man, one wife, joined together, unity, indivisibility, and that union that takes place. And actually, just the whole complementarity that we are two parts of an integrated whole is really even just marked on our bodies as male and female, really.

  6. Apr 29, 2024 · Marriage is a legally and culturally recognized union between two individuals, typically involving emotional, social, and often religious commitment. It formalizes a partnership, usually between a man and a woman or individuals of the same gender, depending on legal and cultural norms.

  7. Sep 19, 2024 · 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.

  8. Sep 16, 2024 · Marriage - Rituals, Customs, Traditions: The rituals and ceremonies surrounding marriage in most cultures are associated primarily with fecundity and validate the importance of marriage for the continuation of a clan, people, or society.

  9. Oct 31, 2023 · When it comes to what marriage means to a woman, marriage holds a multitude of meanings for women, encompassing love, growth, companionship, and personal fulfillment. It represents a choice, an expression of commitment, and a journey of shared experiences.

  10. Oct 22, 2023 · adjective. Definition of married. Synonyms for married. They are happily married with several children. Her daughter read the sign and asked if the two had just gotten married on the spot. — Alex Cramer, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2023. The married couple live in London, having moved there in the 90s during the start of the Bosnian War.

  11. Sep 6, 2024 · Marriage: What does it mean? The dictionary defines marriage as "the state of being united as spouses in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law" or "the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship."