marriage

♦♦ mar|riage /m'ærɪdʒ/ (marriages)
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A marriage is the relationship between a husband and wife.
When I was 35 my marriage broke up...
His son by his second marriage lives in Paris.
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A marriage is the act of marrying someone, or the ceremony at which this is done.
I opposed her marriage to Darryl.
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Marriage is the state of being married.
Marriage might not suit you...
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see also arranged marriagear|ranged mar|riage (arranged marriages)
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In an arranged marriage, the parents choose the person who their son or daughter will marry.mar|riage guid|ance
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Marriage guidance is advice given to couples who are having problems in their relationship. (BRIT)mixed mar|riage (mixed marriages)
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A mixed marriage is a marriage between two people who are not of the same race or religion.