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a form of polygamous marriage in which more than one man and more than one woman form a family unitSyn: circle marriage
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Group marriage — Group marriage, also known as multi lateral marriage, is a form of polyamory in which more than two persons form a family unit, with all the members of the group marriage being considered to be married to all the other members of the group… … Wikipedia
group marriage — (among primitive peoples) a form of marriage in which a group of males is united with a group of females to form a single conjugal unit. Also called communal marriage. [1895 1900] * * * the marriage of several men with several women. As an… … Universalium
group marriage — noun 1. : communal marriage 2. : a system wherein common marital relations exist between a definite group of men and a definite group of women compare pirraura, punalua * * * (among primitive peoples) a form of marriage in which a group of males… … Useful english dictionary
group marriage — The idea of group marriage probably originated in the incorrect observations of eighteenth century explorers (such as Cook) of the sexual habits of Polynesian societies. Lewis Henry Morgan suggested that group marriage, in which sexual and… … Dictionary of sociology
group marriage — /grup ˈmærɪdʒ/ (say groohp marij) noun a form of marriage in which a group of males are united with a group of females to form a single conjugal unit …
Marriage — For other uses, see Marriage (disambiguation). Married and Matrimony redirect here. For other uses, see Married (disambiguation) and Matrimony (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
marriage — /mar ij/, n. 1. the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc. 2. the state, condition, or relationship of being married; wedlock: a happy… … Universalium
marriage, group — See group marriage … Dictionary of sociology
Marriage Encounter — (M.E.) is a religiously based weekend program designed to help married couples by reason of discovering or re discovering the need for God in their lives, to improve their marriage, grow closer to each other and improve commitment to each other.… … Wikipedia
Marriage in South Africa — exists in a number of different forms, as a result of the diversity of religions and cultures in the country. Historically the legal definition of marriage, derived from the Roman Dutch law, was limited to monogamous marriages between opposite… … Wikipedia
