marriages
word · lemma: marriage
/ˈmɛɹɪdʒɪz/
MA-ri-jiz
/mˈæɹɪdʒɪz/
MA-ri-jiz
Definition
Formal relationships where two people are legally or culturally joined as partners. The plural refers to multiple such unions.
Usage & Nuances
Plural of 'marriage'. Used in formal, sociological, or statistical contexts ('arranged marriages', 'same-sex marriages'). Not used to talk about romantic relationships in general ('relationships'). Often collocates with 'successful', 'happy', or adjectives describing type.
Spanish: matrimonios - casamientosPortuguese (BR): casamentos - uniõesPortuguese (PT): casamentos - uniõesChinese (Simplified): 婚姻（复数）Chinese (Traditional): 婚姻（複數）Hindi: शादियाँArabic: الزواجات - حالات الزواجBengali: বিবাহগুলি - বিবাহসমূহRussian: бракиJapanese: 結婚（けっこん）Vietnamese: những cuộc hôn nhânKorean: 결혼들Turkish: evliliklerUrdu: شادیاںIndonesian: pernikahan
Example Sentences
There are many marriages in our town every year.
basic
Arranged marriages are common in some cultures.
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Not all marriages end up being happy ones.
natural
She's been studying how modern marriages have changed over time.
natural
There’s been a rise in same-sex marriages in recent years.
natural
Some marriages last a lifetime.
basic