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This study describes the meaning of cereals in Mandailing women with anthropolinguistics study. The purpose of this study was to determine the process and meaning of the cereals at the Mandailing wedding ceremony. In this study there were informants selected through purposive sampling techniques in accordance with specified criteria. Data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this study, sere na godang (large dowry) was symbolically submitted with the guarantee of representatives of the family of men namely kahanggi and anak boru children which is an agreement on sere (gold), and the manulak sere. The meaning of the manulak sere is that there is a bond between the bride and the groom. In addition, after the manulak sere has been completed, then if both parties make mistakes, the manulak sere must be replaced.