Dowry (Noun)
Meaning
Money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The bride's family had to pay a significant dowry to the groom's family, as was the local custom.
- In some cultures, the dowry was given to the bride herself, rather than to her husband or his family.
- Traditionally, the dowry was a way for the bride's family to demonstrate their wealth and status.
- The dowry system was outlawed in the country, but it continued to be practiced in some areas.
- A large dowry was often seen as a way to secure a good marriage and improve the bride's social standing.