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MAR-ij/ˈmærɪdʒ/

Marriage is the legal relationship of being married: a long marriage, marriage certificate, same-sex marriage. Wedding is the ceremony day; marriage is the relationship after. Married is the adjective. Divorce is a legal ending. Do not write marriage when you mean mirage, or merry.

Meaning

The legal relationship of two people who are married.

Examples

• “They had a small marriage ceremony in the town hall.”
• “They celebrated twenty years of marriage with a trip.”
• “You may need a marriage certificate for the visa form.”

Good to know

a long marriage / marriage certificate. Day: wedding. Adjective: married. Mix-up: mirage.

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