Definition of Same-sex marriage

1. Noun. Two people of the same sex who live together as a family. "The legal status of same-sex marriages has been hotly debated"

Generic synonyms: Couple, Duet, Duo, Twosome

Definition of Same-sex marriage

1. Noun. A marriage that unifies two people of the same sex either legally or only symbolically. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Same-sex Marriage

sambucus
sambuke
sambukes
sambuq
sambuqs
sambur
samburs
same
same(p)
same-blooded
same-bloodedness
same-minded
same-old, same-old
same-old same-old
same difference
same exact
same here
same old, same old
same old-same old
same old same-old
same old same old
same old story
same to you
samech
samechs
sameish

Literary usage of Same-sex marriage

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Deeper Reading: Comprehending Challenging Texts, 4-12 by Kelly Gallagher (2004)
"Newsom's sudden move to sanction same-sex marriage, a decision that some politically conservative groups are denouncing as illegal and vowing to stop ..."

2. In God's Name Awaken! by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1994)
"I humbly offer my words against same sex marriage and at the same time I suggest a wise and prudent course on any legislation at all! ..."

3. Transsexuals: Life from Both Sides by Lynn Hubschman (1999)
"... obtain same-sex marriage and as an argument against the passage yesterday of the misnamed Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) by the United States Congress. ..."

4. The Proposal: Giving Marriage Back to the People by Helen Wilkinson (1997)
"The issue of same sex marriage and registered partnerships is extremely current in a number of countries. In Europe for example, Denmark passed a ..."

5. Black Ants And Buddhists: Thinking Critically And Teaching Differently in ...by Mary Cowhey by Mary Cowhey (2006)
"Nancy sprang to her feet without hesitation. "That's okay!" she said. "I'll be the other mom!" In May 2004, same-sex marriage became legal in Massachusetts. ..."

6. World Report 2000: The Events of 1999 by Human Rights Watch, Human Rights Watch Staff (1999)
"... democratic character, were under threat from a proposal to amend the Bi 11 of Rights to make same-sex marriage and homosexual relationships illegal. ..."

7. The Conquest of Death by Abbot Kinney (1893)
"... and between women and women, but marriage has never been permitted between persons of the same sex. Marriage is not for sexual gratification except as ..."

8. Deeper Reading: Comprehending Challenging Texts, 4-12 by Kelly Gallagher (2004)
"Newsom's sudden move to sanction same-sex marriage, a decision that some politically conservative groups are denouncing as illegal and vowing to stop ..."

9. In God's Name Awaken! by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1994)
"I humbly offer my words against same sex marriage and at the same time I suggest a wise and prudent course on any legislation at all! ..."

10. Transsexuals: Life from Both Sides by Lynn Hubschman (1999)
"... obtain same-sex marriage and as an argument against the passage yesterday of the misnamed Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) by the United States Congress. ..."

11. The Proposal: Giving Marriage Back to the People by Helen Wilkinson (1997)
"The issue of same sex marriage and registered partnerships is extremely current in a number of countries. In Europe for example, Denmark passed a ..."

12. Black Ants And Buddhists: Thinking Critically And Teaching Differently in ...by Mary Cowhey by Mary Cowhey (2006)
"Nancy sprang to her feet without hesitation. "That's okay!" she said. "I'll be the other mom!" In May 2004, same-sex marriage became legal in Massachusetts. ..."

13. World Report 2000: The Events of 1999 by Human Rights Watch, Human Rights Watch Staff (1999)
"... democratic character, were under threat from a proposal to amend the Bi 11 of Rights to make same-sex marriage and homosexual relationships illegal. ..."

14. The Conquest of Death by Abbot Kinney (1893)
"... and between women and women, but marriage has never been permitted between persons of the same sex. Marriage is not for sexual gratification except as ..."

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