Marriages- Definition of MARRIAGE 1 a (1) : The state of being united to a person of the opposite sex as husband or wife in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law (2) : the state of being united to a person of the same sex in a relationship like that of a traditional marriage b : The mutual relation of married persons : wedlock c : The institution whereby individuals are joined in a marriage 2: An act of marrying or the rite by which the married status is effected; especially : the wedding ceremony and attendant festivities or formalities 3: An intimate or close union See marriage defined for English-language learners ********************************************************************************************************************** Happy Sunday … Continue reading Marriages →