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marital status

American  
[mar-i-tuhl stat-uhs, stay-tuhs] / ˈmær ɪ təl ˈstæt əs, ˈsteɪ təs /

noun

marital statuses plural
  1. one's status with regard to marriage: being married, unmarried, divorced, widowed, etc.


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The researchers compared cancer rates by marital status, and by sex and race.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Fertility treatments: Large employer health plans will be required to cover infertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization, for everyone, regardless of marital status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

How long the changed marital status lasts can matter too.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

Transfers should remain unconditional and independent of marital status.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

The first thing he wanted to verify was Edith’s marital status.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

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