marriage broker

Thân thiện

A marriage broker discusses a potential match with two families in a quiet teahouse.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who arranges or attempts to arrange marriages for others: A marriage broker is an intermediary who facilitates introductions and negotiations between individuals or families seeking a marital alliance.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • In some traditional communities, families consult a marriage broker to find suitable partners for their children.
  • The marriage broker successfully matched several couples based on their shared values and backgrounds.

Advanced Usage

• Acting as a marriage broker: The role involves more than just introduction; it often includes vetting potential partners and mediating discussions.
  • She has been acting as an informal marriage broker within her social circle for years.

Variants and Related Words

• Matchmaker (n): A more general term for someone who arranges relationships or partnerships, often used synonymously with marriage broker.
  • The village matchmaker was known for her keen eye for compatibility.
• Matrimonial agent (n): A formal term for a professional or service specializing in marriage arrangements.

Synonyms

• Matchmaker: One who arranges marriages or romantic partnerships.
• Go-between: An intermediary or mediator in any context, including marital arrangements.

Related Phrases

• To broker a marriage: The verbal phrase describing the action of arranging a marriage.
  • His primary role was to broker a marriage between the two influential families.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others

Từ đồng nghĩa

• matchmaker
• matcher