marriage

nouns

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
"a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union"
two people who are married to each other
"his second marriage was happier than the first"; "a married couple without love"
the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony
"their marriage was conducted in the chapel"
is derived from
is derived from
a close and intimate union
"the marriage of music and dance"; "a marriage of ideas"
is a type of (narrower)
the state of being joined or united or linked
"there is strength in union"