hypergamy
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]- (General American) IPA(key): /haɪˈpɚɡəmi/
Noun
[edit]hypergamy (usually uncountable, plural hypergamies)
- Act or practice of seeking a spouse of higher socioeconomic status or caste status than oneself.
Synonyms
[edit]- marrying up (colloquial expression)
Antonyms
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[edit]hypergamy
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