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

From MarketWatch May 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

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

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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