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Definition marriage in British English

marriage noun

noun
/ˈmærɪdʒ/
1

the relationship between two people who are husband and wife, or a similar relationship between people of the same sex

Example

a long and happy marriage

Example

Too many marriages end in divorce.

Example

I'm related to Bill by marriage (=he is a relative of my husband or wife).

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2

a wedding

Example

Their marriage is planned for September.

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3

a close union between two things

Example

The merger is a marriage designed to double spending.

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Definition marriage in British English