marriage-industrial complex
The term "marriage-industrial complex" is an analogy to the "military-industrial complex," highlighting the commercial and economic interests involved in weddings and marriage-related services.
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Definition
C1Sociology
(informal)The network of businesses and services that profit from weddings and marriage-related activities.
Example
- The marriage-industrial complex includes wedding planners, bridal shops, and specialized caterers.
C1Economics
(informal)The commercial system that capitalizes on the cultural and social practices surrounding marriage ceremonies.
Example
- Many businesses thrive within the marriage-industrial complex by offering various products and services for weddings.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "marriage-industrial complex":
industrial complexmarriage litemarried sectortraditional marriagemarriage inequality