matrimony

• Der Zustand der Ehe, also die rechtliche und gesellschaftliche Verbindung zweier Menschen; bezeichnet auch die Eheschließung bzw. das Sakrament der Ehe.

The state of being married, especially the legal and social union of two individuals; also refers to the marriage ceremony or sacrament.

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1. State of being marriedB2formal

   The condition of being united in marriage as a couple, typically for life.

   Ehestand

   • They entered into holy matrimony last summer.
   • The couple celebrated fifty years of matrimony.
   • Matrimony is considered a sacred bond in many cultures.

   Synonymemarriageunionwedlock

   Antonymebachelorhoodcelibacydivorcesinglenessspinsterhood

2. Marriage ceremonyB2formal

   The formal ceremony or religious sacrament that unites two people as spouses.

   Trauung

   • The priest officiated the matrimony at the church.
   • They exchanged vows during the matrimony.
   • The matrimony was followed by a grand reception.

   Synonymebridalmarriage ceremonynuptialsweddingwedding ceremony