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Definition of matrimony

matrimony

/ˈmæt.rəˌmoʊ.ni/
mat · ri · mo · ny
Adverb:matrimonially
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Plural:matrimonies
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Adjective:matrimonial
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• noun

1

The state or ceremony of being married; marriage.

Example

"The couple was joined in holy matrimony before their closest friends and family."

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• Rhymes for matrimony

• Nearby Words

matriculation
matrimonial
matrimonially
matrimony
matrix
matron
matronly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French matremoine, from Latin matrimonium ('marriage, wedlock'), derived from mater ('mother') and the suffix -monium denoting an action, state, or condition.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Matrimony. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/matrimony
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