marriage
Pronunciation:
/ˈmæɹɪdʒ//ˈmæɹɪdʒ/noun
Definitions
The state of being married.
Example: You should enter marriage for love.
A union of two or more people that creates a family tie and carries legal, social, and/or religious rights and responsibilities.
A homosexual relationship between male prisoners.
A wedding; a ceremony in which people wed.
Example: You are cordially invited to the marriage of James Smith and Jane Doe.