matrimony
/ˈmatrɪməni
/noun [mass noun]
The state of being married; marriage: the joys of matrimony...
- Consequently, all Jews are intended to experience both the joy and hardship of matrimony, including rabbis.
- The notion of legal matrimony as a blessed union of souls is as misconstrued as it is unnecessary.
- But her sister's marriage had scarcely been a success and though Mary, queen of Scots, can hardly be accused of being against matrimony, the results were not encouraging.
Synonyms
marriage, wedlock, union;
bridal vows, nuptials
Origin
Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin matrimonium, based on mater, matr- 'mother'.