Marriage
Marriage
Marriage (pronunciation: /ˈmærɪdʒ/) is a socially or ritually recognized union or legal contract between spouses that establishes rights and obligations between them, between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. The definition of marriage varies according to different cultures, but it is principally an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually sexual, are acknowledged.
Etymology
The word "marriage" derives from Middle English mariage, which first appears in 1250–1300 CE. This in turn is derived from Old French marier (to marry), and ultimately Latin marītāre meaning to provide with a husband or wife and marītāri meaning to get married.
Related Terms
- Bride: A woman who is about to be married or who is newlywed.
- Groom: A man who is about to be married or who is newlywed.
- Wedding: The ceremony where people are united in marriage.
- Divorce: The termination of a marriage or marital union, the canceling and/or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage.
- Annulment: A legal procedure for declaring a marriage null and void.
- Spouse: A significant other in a marriage, civil union, or common-law marriage.
- Matrimony: The state or ceremony of being married; marriage.
- Conjugal: Of or relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
- Nuptial: Of or relating to marriage or weddings.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Marriage
- Wikipedia's article - Marriage
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