marriage (marriages plural )
1 n-count A marriage is the relationship between a husband and wife.
When I was 35 my marriage broke up...
2 n-var A marriage is the act of marrying someone, or the ceremony at which this is done.
I opposed her marriage to Darryl.
3 n-uncount Marriage is the state of being married.
Marriage might not suit you...
arranged marriage (arranged marriages plural )In an arranged marriage, the parents choose the person who their son or daughter will marry. n-count
marriage guidance
Marriage guidance is advice given to couples who are having problems in their relationship.
(BRIT) n-uncount
mixed marriage (mixed marriages plural )A mixed marriage is a marriage between two people who are not of the same race or religion. n-count