misalliance
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mis·al·li·ance
(mĭs′ə-lī′əns)n.
1. An unsuitable alliance, especially in marriage.
2. A mésalliance.
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misalliance
(ˌmɪsəˈlaɪəns)n
(Sociology) an unsuitable alliance or marriage
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mis•al•li•ance
(ˌmɪs əˈlaɪ əns)n.
1. an incompatible association, esp. in marriage.
2. mésalliance.
[1730–40; modeled on French mésalliance]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() marriage, matrimony, spousal relationship, wedlock, union - the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union" mesalliance - a marriage with a person of inferior social status |
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misalliance
n → Mesalliance f
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