traditional marriage
Americannoun
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Anthropology. the primary established form of marriage recognized in a given country or religious or social group at a given time.
In that culture, traditional marriage requires the families of the future bride and groom to engage in ritual visits and exchange gifts.
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marriage between one man and one woman (primarily used by opponents of same-sex marriage).
Etymology
Origin of traditional marriage
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Rovio is also expanding the brand across traditional merchandising to items such as toys and playgrounds, and is taking the birds to the big screen.
From Reuters • Dec. 16, 2011
The gaming company is expanding the brand across traditional merchandising, to items such as toys and baby products, and is taking the birds to the big screen with film studios.
From Reuters • Nov. 2, 2011
The gaming company is expanding the brand across traditional merchandising, to things such as toys and baby products, and is talking to film studios about taking the birds to the big screen.
From Reuters • Sep. 22, 2011
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