marriage noun (TWO PEOPLE) B1 [ C or U ] a legally accepted relationship between two people in which they live together, or the official ceremony that results in this: They had a long and happy marriage. She went to live in another state after the break-up of her marriage. She has two daughters by her first marriage.
Examples of Formal Regions. 1  States-Texas, Florida, South Carolina, etc. 2  Countries-US, Mexico, Canada, etc. 3  Cities-Austin, Dallas, Houston, etc. 4  The area of town where the wealthiest people live. 5  The Sahara Desert of Africa. 6  US city where more than 50% of the residents speak Spanish.
Formal region: An area or region with features that make it different from surrounding areas. Formal regions can be based on just about any feature. Areas including deserts, mountains, or coastlines are all good examples of formal regions. Many other factors can set apart a formal region; for instance, population levels, income levels, and even climate may define a formal region. Industry is another feature that can characterize a formal region.