The Shona word "roora", translated into English, means either "bride-price" or "dowry".
In the Shona language, ku-roora means "to be a partner in a marriage transaction; to acquire a wife by Shona custom."
When dealing with the custom of Roora, valuables are given to the girls family by the male to seal the marriage.
Roora is a rich Shona custom, which defines and regulates the complex relationships between tribe, family, and individuality.
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