marriage of convenience

noun

1. marriage entered into for a personal or family advantage, as for social, political, or economic reasons, usually without love and sometimes without the expectation of sexual relations.

marriage of convenience

noun

1. a marriage based on expediency rather than on love

Word History and Origins

Origin of marriage of convenience¹

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

Even so, some analysts have described Hamas’ relationship with Iran as a marriage of convenience, and Sinwar’s disappearance from the scene might result in a less Iran-friendly senior figure coming to the fore.

From Los Angeles Times

At first, the song is one big eye-roll: Just shut up and admit the truth, Chappell insists, before you get trapped in a loveless, heterosexual marriage of convenience.

From BBC

For Southgate and England's fans, it felt like a marriage of convenience crumbling to a mutually welcome end.

From BBC

"We do not agree to this marriage of convenience, to consolidate the white monopoly power over the economy and the means of production in South Africa."

From BBC

Moon’s account speaks to the unique marriage of convenience that Trump represented for South Korean liberals who favor engagement with North Korea.

From Los Angeles Times