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marital

adjective mar·i·tal \ˈmer-ə-t^əl, ˈma-rə-\

: of or relating to marriage

Full Definition of MARITAL

1

: of or relating to marriage or the married state <marital vows>

2

: of or relating to a husband and his role in marriage

— mar·i·tal·ly \-t^əl-ē\ adverb

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Origin of MARITAL

Latin maritalis, from maritus married

First Known Use: 1603

Related to MARITAL

Synonyms: conjugal, connubial, married, matrimonial, nuptial, wedded

Antonyms: nonmarital

MARITALLY Defined for Kids

marital

adjective mar·i·tal \ˈmer-ə-t^əl\

Definition of MARITAL for Kids

: of or relating to marriage

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