hypergamy

== English == === Etymology === From hyper- +‎ -gamy. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /haɪˈpɚɡəmi/ === Noun === hypergamy (usually uncountable, plural hypergamies) Act or practice of seeking a spouse of higher socioeconomic status or caste status than oneself. Synonym: (colloquial) marrying up Antonym: hypogamy ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====