marriageability

/ˌmɛrɪdʒəˈbɪləti/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being considered suitable for marriage.
    • In some cultures, a person's marriageability depends on their family background.
    • Her dowry increased her marriageability in the eyes of the village elders.
    • Modern views on marriageability focus more on personal compatibility than wealth.
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