noun
- The state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce. )
- usage: "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union"
- synonyms: matrimony, union, spousal relationship, wedlock
- Two people who are married to each other.
- usage: "his second marriage was happier than the first"; "a married couple without love"
- synonyms: married couple, man and wife
- The act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony.
- usage: "their marriage was conducted in the chapel"
- synonyms: wedding, marriage ceremony
- A close and intimate union.
- usage: "the marriage of music and dance"; "a marriage of ideas"
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