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marital

adjective
marĀ·​iĀ·​tal | \ ˈmer-ə-tᵊl How to pronounce marital (audio) , ˈma-rə-\

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

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Other Words from marital

maritally \ ˈmer-​ə-​tᵊl-​ē How to pronounce maritally (audio) , ˈma-​rə-​ \ adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms for marital

Synonyms

conjugal, connubial, married, matrimonial, nuptial, wedded

Antonyms

nonmarital

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Examples of marital in a Sentence

They've been having marital problems. neither of them ever forgot their marital vows, no matter how hard things sometimes got

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As most Ohioans know from their own family experience, marital difficulties are always upsetting. Jackie Borchardt, Cincinnati.com, "Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat DeWine's wife files for divorce, cites adultery; DeWine laments 'political gossip.'," 23 Aug. 2019 Madeline cannot solve her marital issues and can’t be trustworthy. Alex Abad-santos, Vox, "Big Little Lies season 2, episode 5: ā€œKill Meā€ shows how cunning Mary Louise really is," 8 July 2019 The problem started when Mr. Karelefsky began having marital issues and accused the rabbi of encouraging his wife to leave him, Rabbi Max said. New York Times, "Man With ā€˜Kill Rabbi Max’ Tattoo on Arm Is Arrested in Arson," 16 June 2019 Several viewers even said the movie suggested William and Kate were having marital issues, based on the character depicting the couple’s relationship. Fox News, "'Harry and Meghan' Lifetime movie mocked for 'over-the-top' storyline," 14 May 2018 At the center of the story are three sort-of friends in varying states of marital accommodation to low-rung mobsters. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, "'The Kitchen': Film Review," 7 Aug. 2019 Revolutions have a way of upending not only political landscapes, but also marital and family terrain. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, "Marriage and Fidelity in the Internet Age," 6 Aug. 2019 They had been separated frequently because of film commitments in various parts of the world and there had been rumors in Hollywood recently that the couple were having marital trouble. Los Angeles Times, "From the Archives: ā€˜Ritualistic Slayings’: Sharon Tate, Four Others Murdered," 28 July 2019 Isolation closed in, his family said, along with marital problems that can be exacerbated by first-responder jobs that require missed family events and birthdays. Washington Post, "Agencies boost efforts to stop wildland firefighter suicides," 14 July 2019

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First Known Use of marital

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for marital

Latin maritalis, from maritus married

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marital

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of marital

: of or relating to marriage

marital

adjective
marĀ·​iĀ·​tal | \ ˈmer-ə-tᵊl How to pronounce marital (audio) \

Kids Definition of marital

: of or relating to marriage

marital

adjective
marĀ·​iĀ·​tal | \ ˈmar-ət-ᵊl How to pronounce marital (audio) \

Legal Definition of marital

: of or relating to marriage or the married state

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