a. 1. Being in the state of matrimony; having a spouse; wedded; as, a married man or woman; -- of one person. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Of or pertaining to marriage; connubial; as, the married state; one's married name. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Wedded to each other; as, a married couple; John and Joan are no longer married; -- of two people. [ PJC ]
4. Hence: [ fig. ] Joined to form one object; united. [ PJC ]