Bridewealth refers to the transfer of certain symbolically important goods from the family of the groom to the family of the bride on the occasion of their marriage. It represents compensation to the wife's lineage for the loss of her labor and her childbearing capacities.

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Bridewealth is a cultural practice in some societies where the groom's family provides goods or money to the bride's family, symbolizing compensation for the bride's contributions to her family.

Bridewealth Refers to the Transfer of Certain Symbolically Important Goods