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bridegroom
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thumb|Groom (left) wearing military uniform, with his bride (right) in 1942|273x273px thumb|right|upright|Modern Bangladeshi bridegroom A bridegroom (often shortened to groom) is a man who is about to be married or who is newlywed.
A bridegroom (often shortened to "groom") is a man who is about to be married or who is newly married. The term is used to describe an important role in the wedding ceremony and the period immediately surrounding it.
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thumb|Groom (left) wearing military uniform, with his bride (right) in 1942|273x273px thumb|right|upright|Modern Bangladeshi bridegroom A bridegroom (often shortened to groom) is a man who is about to be married or who is newlywed.
When marrying, the bridegroom's future spouse is usually referred to as the bride. A bridegroom is typically attended by a best man and groomsmen.
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