Definitions
- Referring to the legal union of two people recognized by law. - Talking about a long-term committed relationship between two people. - Describing a social and cultural institution that involves a public declaration of commitment.
- Referring to the state of being married. - Talking about the legal and social implications of marriage. - Describing the formal and traditional aspects of marriage.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to the state of being legally and socially committed to another person.
- 2Both involve a public declaration of commitment.
- 3Both are recognized by law and have legal implications.
- 4Both are cultural and social institutions that vary across different societies.
- 5Both are often associated with love, companionship, and family.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Marriage is more commonly used than wedlock in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Wedlock is more formal and traditional than marriage.
- 3Connotation: Wedlock can have a negative connotation, implying a forced or unhappy marriage, while marriage is neutral.
- 4Focus: Wedlock emphasizes the legal and formal aspects of marriage, while marriage can also include emotional and personal aspects.
Remember this!
Marriage and wedlock both refer to the state of being legally and socially committed to another person. However, wedlock is more formal and traditional, with a focus on the legal and formal aspects of marriage. Marriage is more commonly used and has a neutral connotation, with a broader focus that can include emotional and personal aspects of the commitment.
