A legal union similar to marriage, established to allow same-sexcouples (and, in some jurisdictions, opposite-sex couples) rights similar to those marriedcouples have.
Related
Similar words
civil union (several states in the U.S.), domestic partnership (several states in the U.S.), registered partnership (California), registered relationship (Victoria, Australia), significant relationship (Tasmania, Australia)
Modern English dictionary
Explore and search massive catalog of over 900,000 word meanings.
Word of the Day
Get a curated memorable word every day.
Challenge yourself
Level up your vocabulary by setting personal goals.