Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mesalliance
Noun
/ˌmɛs.əˈlaɪ.əns/
Definition
A mismatch in marriage or social status, often implying a lower social status of one partner.
Examples
- His family disapproved of the mesalliance, believing she was not of suitable standing.
- They entered into a mesalliance that shocked their social circle.
- Despite the mesalliance, the couple found happiness beyond societal expectations.
Meaning
The term refers to a marriage between individuals of unequal social rank, typically where one spouse is considered socially inferior to the other.
Synonyms
- Improper union
- Social mismatch
- Unequal marriage
