Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
first-marriage
Noun
/ˈfɜrst ˈmɛrɪdʒ/

Definition
The initial union or legal relationship between two individuals who decide to marry.

Examples
- After a long courtship, they decided to celebrate their first-marriage in a grand ceremony.
- Many people look back at their first-marriage with fond memories, even if it did not last.

Meaning
First-marriage refers to the first instance of getting married, as opposed to subsequent marriages. It often involves the establishment of a personal and legal partnership.

Synonyms
- initial marriage
- first union
- first wedlock