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marriage broker

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noun

  1. a person who arranges marriages, usually between strangers, for a fee.

Etymology

Origin of marriage broker

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

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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

The role of Islamic State marriage broker was familiar for el-Faisal, prosecutors said, calling that a form of material support to ISIS.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2022

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

Mrs. Brenner was a shadchante, a professional marriage broker.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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