Practicing Success
Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
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Hypergamy Polygamy Polyandry Bigamy |
Hypergamy |
The most appropriate one-word substitution for an action of marrying a person of a superior caste or class is hypergamy.
The word hypergamy is derived from the Greek words hyper, meaning "above", and gamos, meaning "marriage". It is the act of marrying someone of a higher social status or caste. Hypergamy is often practiced in societies where there is a strong emphasis on social hierarchy. |