brideprice

[US]/ˈbraɪdpraɪs/
[UK]/ˈbraɪdpraɪs/

Translation

n.money paid by a groom to the bride's family before or at marriage; bridewealth; (in traditional Chinese customs) money or gifts given by the groom to the bride's family as part of marriage arrangements

Example Sentences

the negotiation of the brideprice is a sensitive topic in many cultures.

high brideprices have caused significant financial strain for young grooms.

some families return the brideprice to help the new couple start their life.

the practice of paying a brideprice remains common in rural areas.

critics argue that brideprice can commodify women in marriage.

the brideprice often includes cash, jewelry, and other valuable gifts.

local authorities have launched campaigns to curb excessive brideprices.

refusal to pay the brideprice may lead to the cancellation of the wedding.

there is a growing debate regarding the relevance of brideprice in modern society.

the brideprice is traditionally paid by the groom's family to the bride's parents.

sociologists study how brideprice affects gender dynamics within a family.

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