marriage of convenience

English - Turkish

Definition of marriage of convenience in English Turkish dictionary

Kolaylık evlilik

formalite evliliği

English - English

Definition of marriage of convenience in English English dictionary

A marriage motivated by some reason other than love; especially one conducted to obtain entry or residence rights in a country

marriage entered into for practical reasons (and not for love)

A marriage or joint undertaking arranged for political, economic, or social benefit rather than from personal attachment

a marriage for expediency rather than love

Hyphenation

mar·riage of con·ven·ience

Turkish pronunciation

merîc ıv kınvinyıns

Synonyms

arranged match, mariage blanc, mariage de convenance

Pronunciation

/ˈmerəʤ əv kənˈvēnyəns/ /ˈmɛrɪʤ əv kənˈviːnjəns/

Etymology

() A caqlue of French mariage de convenance.