arranged engagements
[ə'reɪndʒd ɪn'geɪdʒmənts]
nounpl: arranged engagements
noivados arranjados
1. Betrothals or marriage commitments made by families or third parties rather than by the couple themselves through romantic choice
In traditional societies, arranged engagements were common among noble families to secure alliances.
Em sociedades tradicionais, os noivados arranjados eram comuns entre famílias nobres para garantir alianças.
2. Scheduled social commitments or meetings that have been prearranged
They had several arranged engagements throughout the week that kept them busy.
Eles tinham vários compromissos arranjados durante a semana que os mantinham ocupados.
Arranged engagements historically played a significant role in many cultures, including Portuguese, Brazilian, Indian, and Middle Eastern societies. While less common in modern Western contexts, they remain culturally relevant in discussions of traditional practices and continue in some communities. The term reflects historical practices of family-mediated matrimonial arrangements, often connected to economic, social, or political alliances rather than romantic relationships.
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