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marriage mart

/ˈmærɪdʒ mɑːrt/

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/ˈmærɪdʒ mɑːrt/C1informal
  • ruМетафорический термин, обозначающий социальную среду или систему, в которой люди ищут потенциальных партнёров для брака, часто подразумевающий конкурентную или транзакционную атмосферу.

A metaphorical term referring to the social environment or system where people seek potential marriage partners, often implying a competitive or transactional atmosphere.

  1. Social system for arranged marriagesC1formal

    A metaphorical term for a social system or environment where marriages are arranged or sought, often with a focus on social status, wealth, or family connections.

    ruБрачный рынок

    • In some cultures, the marriage mart is a serious affair where families negotiate alliances.
    • She felt like a commodity in the marriage mart, valued only for her dowry.
    • The novel satirizes the upper-class marriage mart of 19th-century England.