


[mar-i-tl] /ˈmær ɪ tl/

of or relating to ; conjugal; matrimonial:
marital vows; marital discord.
Archaic. of or relating to a husband.
of or relating to marriage: marital status
of or relating to a husband

c.1600, from French maritale and directly from Latin maritalis “of or belonging to married people,” from maritus “married man, husband” (see marry).


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