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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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“Your marital status is not God’s report card on your life,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

This cap would be adjusted based on marital status and claiming age.

From MarketWatch May 4, 2026

Transfers should remain unconditional and independent of marital status.

From BBC Dec. 8, 2025

On Wednesday, Netflix said it is expanding its options for advertisers, including demographic targeting in areas such as education, marital status and household income.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 5, 2025

Chicago was a break in my journey, a resumption of my name, identity, and happy marital status.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

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