marriage

US /ˈmer.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈmer.ɪdʒ/
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1.

the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship

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Their marriage lasted for fifty years.
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They announced their upcoming marriage.
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matrimonywedlocknuptialsunionalliance
2.

a combination or mixture of two or more elements

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The dish was a perfect marriage of sweet and savory flavors.
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The new design represents a successful marriage of form and function.
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combinationblendfusionsynthesisamalgamation
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