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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

A change in marital status can cause the future tax rate to change.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

The leaked documents circulating online include names, photos, dates of birth, marital status, home addresses and email contacts, according to a US embassy statement issued on Thursday.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 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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