Meaning of hypogamy | Babel Free
Equivalents
Examples
“The reverse (hypogamy) is rare because with marriage a woman and her future offspring take⟳ on the social position of the husband, and so an upper‐class woman marrying a lower‐class man reduces her position as well as that of her children.”
“Men like⟳ Mr. Lim, according to Government officials, often end⟳ up marrying "downward" - hypogamy - after they fail⟳ to win⟳ a woman of their own⟳ educational level.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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