Matrimonial
adjective
Related to marriage or related events.
They are planning a big matrimonial ceremony.
Often appears as...
- matrimonial ceremony
- matrimonial home
adjective
Used by a husband or wife in a marriage.
They are in the process of dividing their matrimonial assets.
Often appears as...
- matrimonial property
- matrimonial assets
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Formal
noun
A section in a newspaper or a website for personal ads searching for marriage partners.
He placed an advertisement in the matrimonial section.
Often appears as...
- matrimonial ads
- matrimonial website
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Related to marriage or related events.
They are planning a big matrimonial ceremony.
Often appears as...
- matrimonial ceremony
- matrimonial home
adjective
Used by a husband or wife in a marriage.
They are in the process of dividing their matrimonial assets.
Often appears as...
- matrimonial property
- matrimonial assets
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A section in a newspaper or a website for personal ads searching for marriage partners.
He placed an advertisement in the matrimonial section.
Often appears as...
- matrimonial ads
- matrimonial website
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Ceremonial Use
Often used to describe formal events or rituals associated with getting married.
The matrimonial celebration was held at a grand ballroom.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Variance
Matrimonial customs can vary widely across different cultures and religions.
Their matrimonial traditions included a three-day celebration.
Compare with
bridalconjugalconnubialmaritalmarrynuptialspousalwed
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Quote examples
Kapil Sibal
Indian Politician
In India, by and large, women are not educated enough to be bread winners and, within the moorings of traditional cultures, do not have the courage and the capacity to leave the matrimonial home. Given the inequality prevalent in family structures, the woman's right to opt out is suicidal.
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Pope John Paul II
Polish Saint
You will reciprocally promise love, loyalty and matrimonial honesty. We only want for you this day that these words constitute the principle of your entire life and that with the help of divine grace you will observe these solemn vows that today, before God, you formulate.
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Sushma Swaraj
Indian Politician
My husband is an opposition MP. Our political alliance may have fallen through, but our matrimonial alliance is intact.
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Clare Boothe Luce
American Dramatist
It is matrimonial suicide to be jealous when you have a really good reason.
Quote examples
Kapil Sibal
Indian Politician
In India, by and large, women are not educated enough to be bread winners and, within the moorings of traditional cultures, do not have the courage and the capacity to leave the matrimonial home. Given the inequality prevalent in family structures, the woman's right to opt out is suicidal.
Quote examples
Pope John Paul II
Polish Saint
You will reciprocally promise love, loyalty and matrimonial honesty. We only want for you this day that these words constitute the principle of your entire life and that with the help of divine grace you will observe these solemn vows that today, before God, you formulate.
Quote examples
Sushma Swaraj
Indian Politician
My husband is an opposition MP. Our political alliance may have fallen through, but our matrimonial alliance is intact.
Quote examples
Clare Boothe Luce
American Dramatist
It is matrimonial suicide to be jealous when you have a really good reason.
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