ARRANGED MARRIAGE Definition & Meaning

arranged marriage

[ uh-reynjd mar-ij ]

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noun

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.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of arranged marriage¹

First recorded in 1835–40

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He told us it was something of an arranged marriage, as his mother kept inviting Stella for dinner until eventually the penny dropped that he should take her out.

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Ms Brella's family said she and Mr Lamba, 23, had entered into an arranged marriage, with a legal wedding held in August 2023.

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The film is notable for the unflinching way it portrays what its lead actress calls the "very humiliating" experience of many young women, unlike other Indian movies about arranged marriage.

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He and Harshita had an arranged marriage and were wed in March in India before moving to the UK in April.

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Harshita and Mr Lamba entered into an arranged marriage, with a legal wedding held in August 2023.

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