traditional marriage

noun

1. Anthropology. the primary established form of marriage recognized in a given country or religious or social group at a given time:

   In that culture, traditional marriage requires the families of the future bride and groom to engage in ritual visits and exchange gifts.

2. marriage between one man and one woman (primarily used by opponents of same-sex marriage).

Word History and Origins

Origin of traditional marriage¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Can I be in a traditional marriage and still have a husband who does all the grocery shopping and all the dishes?

From Salon

The nearly 900-page document outlines a plan to ramp up U.S. military might, slash social welfare programs, and prioritize “traditional marriage.”

From Salon

Vance as its White House ticket, adopted a slimmed down platform that softened language on traditional marriage and abortion, and was rocked by a surprise public appearance by Donald Trump, his first since a gunman tried to assassinate him on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

It also states that those from Christian communities that differ from Fuller’s stance supporting traditional marriage would still be expected to support the seminary’s position.

From Seattle Times

He said the bill explicitly states that children born out of such relationships will be considered legitimate offspring of the couple, inheriting all legal rights available to those born within a traditional marriage.

From Seattle Times