legally or formally recognized unions of two people as partners in a personal relationship
from Old French mariage, from marier 'to marry', from Latin maritare, from maritus 'husband'
The word 'marriage' comes from the same Latin root as 'maritime' - both relate to joining or bringing together, like ships joining the sea!
Historically, marriage law erased women's legal identity via coverture. Modern usage often defaults to heteronormative assumptions.
Use 'partnerships' or specify relationship type when context allows. Include LGBTQ+ examples in discussion.
["partnerships","unions","committed relationships"]
Women's marriage rights advocates like Lucy Stone fought for legal equality within marriage; name them when discussing marriage history.
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