marriage brokerage
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Definition
- Noun:
- A business that arranges marriage contracts: A commercial service or agency that facilitates the process of finding a marriage partner, often by negotiating and arranging formal agreements between parties or families.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The couple met through a reputable marriage brokerage that specializes in international matches.
- In some cultures, using a marriage brokerage is a traditional and respected way to find a spouse.
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies a formal, contractual, and sometimes commercial aspect to matchmaking, distinguishing it from informal dating services or social introductions.
Variants and Related Words
- Marriage broker (n): A person who operates a marriage brokerage or acts as an agent in arranging marriages.
- The marriage broker carefully considered the compatibility of the two families.
- Matchmaking service (n): A broader term for a service that arranges introductions, which may or may not be specifically for marriage.
Synonyms
- Matrimonial agency
- Matchmaking agency
Related Phrases
- To arrange a marriage through a brokerage: To use such a service to formalize a marital union.
- Their families decided to arrange the marriage through a brokerage to ensure all traditions were followed.
Noun
- a business that arranges marriage contracts