marital
American-
of or relating to marriage; conjugal; matrimonial.
marital vows; marital discord.
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Archaic. of or relating to a husband.
adjective
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of or relating to marriage
marital status
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of or relating to a husband
Other Word Forms
- maritally adverb
- nonmarital adjective
- nonmaritally adverb
- postmarital adjective
Etymology
Origin of marital
1595–1605; < Latin marītālis of married people, derivative of marītus of marriage. See marry 1, -al 1
Example Sentences
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You gave up your career to raise your stepdaughter, and you used marital funds to do that until she reached adulthood.
From MarketWatch
You gave up your career to raise your stepdaughter, and you used marital funds to do that until they reached adulthood.
From MarketWatch
However, Jackson's later years would be punctuated by scandal, including revelations of marital infidelity and financial impropriety involving his son and political heir, Jesse Jackson Jr, who served as a congressman from Illinois.
From BBC
When Suzanna discovers the deception, Rose tries to convince her to stay in the marital home by promising her freedom in their life together.
From Barron's
Unlike the online matchmaking platforms, Yarmaishinkafi conducts "thorough background checks" on her clients, provides marriage counselling and settles marital disputes all for a one-off $4 fee.
From Barron's
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