matrimony | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

Definition of matrimony – Learner’s Dictionary

matrimony
noun [ U ]
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/ˈmætrɪməni/ us

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the state of being married

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Translations of matrimony

in Chinese (Traditional)
婚姻, 婚姻生活…
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in Chinese (Simplified)
婚姻, 婚姻生活…
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in Spanish
matrimonio…
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in Portuguese
matrimônio…
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evlilik, izdivaç…
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mariage…
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stav manželský…
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ægteskab…
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perkawinan…
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การแต่งงาน…
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hôn nhân…
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małżeństwo, stan małżeński…
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perkahwinan…
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die Ehe…
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ekteskap…
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подружнє життя, шлюб…
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супружество, брак…
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matrimonio…
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