noun
Meaning 1
An unsuitable alliance, especially an unsuitable marriage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
misalliance
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UK: /ˌmɪsəˈlaɪəns/
noun
Meaning 2
an unsuitable alliance (especially with regard to marriage)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: marriage, matrimony, union, spousal relationship, wedlock
Narrower terms: mesalliance
History
Etymology
From mis- + alliance, partly after French mésalliance.