Courtship is the traditional dating period before engagement and marriage (or long term commitment if marriage is not allowed). It is an alternative to arranged marriages in which the couple or group doesnt meet before the wedding. Courtship varies both by time period and by region of the world.

What is the meaning of courtship and marriage?

courtship Add to list Share. A courtship is a period in a romantic couples relationship when they are dating. Most partners go through a courtship before deciding to get married. Courtship is an old-fashioned word, assuming that two people who love each other will eventually get married.