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Learn the definition, pronunciation and synonyms of married, an adjective that describes someone who has a wife or husband, or a verb that means to begin a legal relationship with someone as their spouse. See examples and translations of married in different languages.
adjective. united in wedlock; wedded: married couples. of or relating to marriage or married persons; connubial; conjugal: married happiness. (of an antique) created from components of two or more authentic pieces. interconnected or joined; united. (of a family name) acquired through marriage.
In many Western cultures, marriage usually leads to the formation of a new household comprising the married couple, with the married couple living together in the same home, often sharing the same bed, but in some other cultures this is not the tradition.
Learn the broad and controversial definition of marriage as a legal, consensual, and contractual relationship between two people, and see examples, synonyms, and related phrases. Explore the word history, usage, and etymology of marriage with Merriam-Webster.
Definition of married adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Married people are legally committed to each other — they're joined in marriage, or wedded. Even though you may feel emotionally committed to your mate, you need to legally tie the know to be considered married.
