hypergamous
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hypergamous — hy·per·ga·mous … English syllables
hypergamous — (ˈ)hī|pərgəməs adjective : of, relating to, or constituting hypergamy * * * hyperˈgamous adjective Relating to hypergamy • • • Main Entry: ↑hyper … Useful english dictionary
hypergamy — hypergamous, adj. /huy perr geuh mee/, n. the practice among Hindu women of marrying into a caste at least as high as their own. [1880 85; HYPER + GAMY] * * * … Universalium
Nair — This article is about a Hindu caste. For other uses, see Nair (disambiguation). Nair soldiers attending the King of Cochin: A 16th Century European portrait. Nair (/ˈnɑː.jər/), also known a … Wikipedia
Thakur Anukulchandra — ǑThakur Anukulchandra (1888 ndash;1969) was an Indian guru, physician, and founder of the Satsang ashram.Anukulchandra was born on 14 September 1888 in Himaitpur village in the Pabna district of Bangladesh. His father was Shibchandra Chakraborty… … Wikipedia
Mughal (tribe) — Mughal Total population 2,666,000[1] Regions with significant populations • India • … Wikipedia
Rajput — /rahj pooht/, n. a member of a Hindu people claiming descent from the ancient Kshatriya, or warrior caste, and noted for their military spirit. [ < Hindi, equiv. to Skt raj king (see RAJ) + putra son] * * * Any member of a caste of landowners… … Universalium
hypergamously — adverb In a hypergamous manner. It is possible, however, to enable women to mate hypergamously, i.e., with the most sexually attractive (handsome or socially dominant) men … Wiktionary
hypergamy — [hī pʉr′gə mē] n. [ HYPER + GAMY] marriage with a person of a higher social class or position hypergamous adj … English World dictionary
