Phrase guide
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noun
The totality of businesses such as wedding planners, bridal registries, specialized caterers, bridal wear stores, etc. that exist for assisting with holding a wedding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
The set of American institutions such as therapists, self-help books, support groups, etc., designed to respond to adultery.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
By analogy with military–industrial complex.
