Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun civil_union

1 sense of civil union

Sense 1
civil union -- (a voluntary union for life (or until divorce) of adult parties of the same sex; "parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections, and responsibilities under Vermont law as spouses in a marriage")
       => marital status -- (the condition of being married or unmarried)