conjugal
UK: /ˈkɒn.dʒʊ.ɡəl/ | US: /ˈkɑːn.dʒə.ɡəl/
adj. relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses
The word "conjugal" originates from Latin conjugalis, derived from con- (together) and jugum (yoke). The root "jug" metaphorically represents the union of marriage as a "yoking together" of two individuals, akin to oxen joined by a yoke. Over time, the term evolved to specifically describe marital bonds, retaining its core idea of partnership and unity.
The couple enjoyed conjugal visits during the husband's imprisonment.
Conjugal rights are protected under family law in many countries.
Their conjugal happiness was evident to everyone around them.
The novel explores the complexities of conjugal life in the 19th century.
Legal disputes often arise over conjugal property after a divorce.