noun · formal
matrimony
UK/ˈmætrɪməni/US/ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/MAT·ri·mo·ny
marriage; the state of being married, often used in a formal context
Examples
“They entered into matrimony in a small ceremony attended by family.”
“The doctrine of holy matrimony has shaped many cultural expectations about marriage.”
“Matrimony confers both legal rights and social recognition on couples.”
Band 8 sentence
“Matrimony, as both a legal contract and a cultural institution, varies enormously in meaning and function across different societies.”
Collocations
- enter into matrimony
- holy matrimony
Word family
Common mistakes
They celebrated their matrimony last weekend.→They celebrated their wedding / They were married last weekend.
He will matrimony next month.→He will marry / He will enter into matrimony next month.
Say it for a higher band
5marriage→6wedding→7+matrimony
Synonyms
marriage
wedlock
Easily confused
wedding
“Their wedding took place in the village church on a sunny afternoon.”
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