mesalliance

mé·sal·li·ance

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mey-zuh-lahy-uh ns, mey-zal-ee-uh ns; French mey-zal-yahns]
- /ˌmeɪ zəˈlaɪ əns, meɪˈzæl i əns; French meɪ zalˈyɑ̃s/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mey-zuh-lahy-uh ns, mey-zal-ee-uh ns; French mey-zal-yahns]
- /ˌmeɪ zəˈlaɪ əns, meɪˈzæl i əns; French meɪ zalˈyɑ̃s/

Definitions of mesalliance word

noun plural mesalliance a marriage with someone who is considered socially inferior; misalliance. 1
noun mesalliance a marriage with a person thought to be of inferior social position; an unsuitable union 0
noun mesalliance marriage with a person of lower social status 0
noun mesalliance a marriage with a person of lower social status 0

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Origin of mesalliance

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

From French, dating back to 1775-85; See origin at mis-1, alliance

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Parts of speech for Mesalliance

noun

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verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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mesalliance popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for mesalliance

noun mesalliance

misalliance — an improper or incompatible association, especially in marriage; mésalliance.

Just one Synonym for mesalliance