microgamy

/ˈmaɪkrəʊˌɡæmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A marriage or union of two people with a significant difference in age, social status, or wealth, often where the younger or less powerful partner has more authority or influence.

“The celebrity’s marriage to a much younger woman was seen as an example of microgamy.”

Synonyms

  • marriage disparity
  • unequal union

Antonyms

  • egalitarian relationship
  • equal partnership