hy·per·ga·my
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plural hypergamies
Definition of hypergamy
: marriage into an equal or higher caste or social group
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“Hypergamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypergamy. Accessed 20 May. 2022.
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