Child marriage
Child marriage
Child marriage (pronunciation: /ʧaɪld ˈmærɪdʒ/) is a formal or informal union entered into by an individual before reaching a certain age, specified by several global organizations such as the United Nations as being under the age of 18. The term also refers to the practice of marrying off young children, particularly girls, before they are legally adults.
Etymology
The term "child marriage" is a combination of the words "child" and "marriage". The word "child" comes from the Old English cild, meaning a young person or infant, while "marriage" originates from the Latin maritare, meaning to provide with a husband or wife.
Related terms
- Forced marriage: A marriage in which one or both of the parties is married without his or her consent or against his or her will.
- Arranged marriage: A type of marital union where the bride and groom are selected by individuals other than the couple themselves, particularly by family members such as the parents.
- Early marriage: A marriage that takes place under the age of 18. It is a synonym for child marriage but is sometimes used to describe situations where one or both parties are adolescents.
- Child betrothal: An agreement between two families that their children will marry each other when they reach a certain age.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Child marriage
- Wikipedia's article - Child marriage
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