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Engelsk navneord: marriage

1. marriage (om tilstand) the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningA long and happy marriage.
God bless this union.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)matrimony, spousal relationship, union, wedlock


Mindre specifikke termermarital status


Mere specifikke termerbigamy, common-law marriage, cuckoldom, endogamy, exogamy, inmarriage, intermarriage, intermarriage, marriage of convenience, misalliance, monandry, monogamousness, monogamy, open marriage, polygamy, sigeh


Overordnet emneområdejurisprudence, law

2. marriage (om gruppe) two people who are married to each other


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHis second marriage was happier than the first.
A married couple without love.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)man and wife, married couple


Mindre specifikke termerfamily, family unit


Mere specifikke termermixed marriage


Tilhører disse specifikke termerbetter half, married person, mate, partner, spouse

3. marriage (om handling) the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningTheir marriage was conducted in the chapel.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)marriage ceremony, wedding


Mindre specifikke termerrite, ritual


Mere specifikke termerbridal, civil marriage, espousal, love match, remarriage

4. marriage (om tilstand) a close and intimate union


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe marriage of music and dance.
A marriage of ideas.


Mindre specifikke termerunification, union









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