marriage broker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of marriage broker
First recorded in 1675–85
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Rodell Aure Rosel, as the slimy marriage broker, Goro, and Wei Wu, as the angry monk Bonze, were both characterful in a silent movie kind of way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2024
A marriage broker translated the ceremony into Vietnamese, and they sealed their commitment with a stiff kiss on the lips.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 14, 2021
But when Sophia confided in the marriage broker, he was furious.
From BBC ● May 14, 2019
But he said he knows a group of pastors in his neighborhood who work with a private Chinese marriage broker.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2019
Mrs. Brenner was a shadchante, a professional marriage broker.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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