2.6.1 Marriage

Use this domain for words related to the state of being married.

OMC Codes:

580 Marriage

581 Basis of Marriage

582 Regulation of Marriage

583 Mode of Marriage

587 Secondary Marriages

588 Special Unions and Marriages

Irregular Unions

595 Polygamy

Louw Nida Codes:

34J Marriage, Divorce

What words refer to marrying someone?

marry, marriage, get married, tie the knot, get hitched, join together, unite, wed, marry into,

What words refer to the state of being married?

married, marriage, matrimony, wedlock, hitched, bonds of marriage, married life,

What words refer to being married to someone?

be married to,

What words refer to people who are married?

couple, husband, wife, spouse, partner, mate, matron, matronly, consort,

What words are used of the relationship between a husband and wife?

wedded bliss, care for spouse, love, marriage relationship

What words refer to marrying again after being widowed or divorced?

remarry, remarriage,

What words refer to marrying more than one person?

bigamy, bigamist, bigamous, concubinage, concubine, harem, polygamist, polygamous, polygamy,

What words refer to marrying only one person?

monogamous, monogamy,

What words refer to marrying someone from another tribe or race?

inter-racial marriage, miscegenation,

What words refer to living with someone without being married?

live with, cohabit, cohabitation, common-law marriage,

What words refer to marrying a close relative?

incest, intermarry,

What words refer to marrying your brother's widow?

levirate marriage

What words describe something having to do with marriage?

married, marital, matrimonial, conjugal, nuptial, connubial,

2.6.1.1 Arrange a marriage

Use this domain for all the words related to arranging a marriage. Cultures vary widely in their practices. In some cultures marriages are arranged by the parents. In other cultures a man must seek a wife for himself. Some cultures allow either practice or a combination of the two. So some of the questions below may be inappropriate to your culture.

OMC Codes:

583 Mode of Marriage

584 Arranging a Marriage

What words refer to the process of arranging a marriage?

arrange a marriage, arranged marriage, marriage negotiations, match, espousals, marry off,

What words refer to asking someone to marry you?

ask someone to marry you, propose, pop the question, proposal,

What words refer to formally agreeing to get married?

get engaged, engagement, set a date,

What words refer to an announcement of a proposed marriage?

wedding announcement, announce your engagement, banns,

What words refer to the state of being engaged to be married?

engaged, engagement, betrothed, betrothal, espoused, promised,

What words refer to the people who are engaged to be married?

fiancé, fiancée, engaged couple, bride-to-be, husband-to-be,

What words refer to a person who helps with the negotiations?

matchmaker, go-between

What words refer to a gift or payment given to your future spouse or their family?

engagement ring, bride price, dowry

What words refer to a man trying to get a woman to marry him?

court, courtship, woo, suit, suitor, date, flirt,

What words refer to the age at which a person can get married?

marriageable age, coming out party, eligible, nubile,

What words refer to marrying secretly?

elope,

2.6.1.2 Wedding

Use this domain for words related to the wedding ceremony.

OMC Codes:

585 Nuptials

What words refer to a wedding ceremony?

wedding, ceremony, service, nuptials, church wedding, civil service,

What words refer to getting married secretly?

elope, elopement,

What are the parts of a wedding ceremony?

procession, give (the bride) away, speech, wedding vows, pronouncement, reception, toast,

What words refer to the people who are getting married?

bride, bridal, groom, bridegroom, couple, bride and groom,

What other people are involved in a wedding?

best man, maid of honor, groomsman, bridesmaid, wedding party, guest

What words refer to performing a wedding ceremony?

marry (the couple), perform the wedding,

What words refer to the person who performs a wedding ceremony?

minister, justice of the peace,

What special clothes are worn at a wedding?

wedding gown, veil

What things are used in a wedding?

wedding ring, wedding cake, bride's bouquet,

What words refer to the time immediately after the wedding?

honeymoon, wedding night, consummation (of the marriage),

What words refer to the husband and wife after the wedding?

newlyweds, honeymooner, man and wife,

What words refer to the day of a wedding which is celebrated every year?

wedding anniversary,

2.6.1.3 Unmarried

Use this domain for words related to being unmarried.

OMC Codes:

589 Celibacy

What words refer to being unmarried?

single, unmarried, eligible, unwed, celibacy, celibate,

What words refer to a woman who is unmarried?

maid, maiden, maidenhood, maidenly, old maid, spinster, spinsterhood, virgin,

What words refer to a man who is unmarried?

bachelor, bachelorhood,

2.6.1.4 Divorce

Use this domain for words related to divorce--to legally end your marriage.

OMC Codes:

586 Termination of Marriage

Louw Nida Codes:

34J Marriage, Divorce

What words refer to divorcing your wife or husband?

get divorced, divorce (v), get a divorce, end in divorce, dissolution, dissolve,

What words refer to a divorce?

divorce (n), divorcement,

What words refer to a person who has been divorced?

divorcee, ex-husband, ex-wife, my ex,

What words describe someone who has been divorced?

divorced, estranged,

What words refer to a judge ending a marriage?

grant a divorce, annul, annulment,

What words refer to the legal process of divorcing your wife or husband?

certificate of divorce, writ of divorce, divorce papers, divorce court

What words refer to leaving your husband or wife?

leave (your spouse), walk out on, leave (your spouse) for another man/woman,

What words refer to when a husband and wife no longer live together?

separate, separation, estrange, split up, break up (a marriage), live apart,

What words indicate who keeps the children?

get custody, alimony,

2.6.1.5 Romantic love

Use this domain for words related to romantic love.

What words refer to loving someone?

love, be in love,

What words refer to starting to love someone?

fall in love, love at first sight, be swept off your feet, be interested in, fancy,

What words refer loving someone very much?

be madly in love, be head over heels in love, infatuated, have a crush on, be mad about, be crazy about, be besotted,

What words refer to the feeling of love?

love, passion, romance,

What words describe something someone says or does when they love someone?

passionate, romantic,

What words refer to someone you love?

lovers, the one you love, the love of your life,

What words refer to doing something with someone you love?

date, go out with, see someone, ask out, ask someone for a date,

What do people call someone that they love?

love, dear, honey, darling, dearest, sweetheart,

What words refer to problems between people who love each other?

hurt someone, break someone's heart, grow apart, break up,

What words refer to loving each other again after having problems?

make up, get back together,