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arranged marriage

American  
[uh-reynjd mar-ij] / əˈreɪndʒd ˈmær ɪdʒ /

noun

  1. a marriage in which the bride and groom were chosen to marry each other by their parents or other relatives.

    Although arranged marriage is the cultural practice in India, it is no longer the only avenue available to young men and women.

Etymology

Origin of arranged marriage

First recorded in 1835–40

Example Sentences

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Arranged marriage docuseries Indian Matchmaking and food competition The American Barbecue Showdown are both getting renewed for second seasons, while The Circle has been renewed for two more seasons of competitive catfishing.

From The Verge • Aug. 9, 2021

“But that’s a misunderstanding of the culture. Arranged marriage is marriage. Anything else is unthinkable.”

From The New Yorker • May 1, 2017

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