conjugal
adjective/ˈkɑndʒəɡəl/
Frequency rank: #17,845 most common English word
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example sentence
The prison allowed weekly conjugal visits so that married inmates could spend time with their spouses.
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