hypergamy

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English

Definitions

noun

Act or practice of seeking a spouse of higher socioeconomic status or caste status than oneself.

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Synonyms

marrying up hypergyny hypogamy extramarriage exogamy mésalliance outmarriage matrimonial husbandship clan endogamy suitorship wifeism bridewealth trophy wife trophy husband patrilocality cuckoldry

Antonyms

Associated

status women social community men family

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