Hypergyny
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypergyny is a noun meaning Act or practice of a woman seeking a spouse of higher socioeconomic status or caste status than herself.
Meaning
Act or practice of a woman seeking a spouse of higher socioeconomic status or caste status than herself.
Example Sentences
2015 The “female fertility–social stratification–hypergyny” hypothesis
Word Forms
- hypergynies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypergamy, hypogamy, exogamy, wifeism, adelphogamy, bridewealth.
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