Marriage

abstract · Sociology · Level 8 · E10

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Emergence definition

marriage emerges from family. It requires society, space.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word: marriage
Origin language: English

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In other languages

Hochzeit German
marriage English primary

Prerequisites

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Family L7 (foundational) Sociology sense

Family provides the foundational basis for understanding marriage.

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