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hypogamy

noun
hy·pog·a·my | \ hīˈpägəmē , hə̇ˈ- \
plural -es

Definition of hypogamy 

: marriage into a lower caste, class, or social group

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History and Etymology for hypogamy

hypo- + -gamy

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