endogamy

What is another word for endogamy? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — The custom of marrying, or being expected to marry, someone from within one's own ethnic, religious or social group.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

The custom of marrying, or being expected to marry, someone from within one's own ethnic, religious or social group.

“Endogamy is still expected in some traditional communities.”

Opposites

exogamy

2. noun biology

In biology, the fusion of two gametes that are closely related to each other.

“Endogamy occurred when two closely related gametes fused.”

Opposites

exogamy

How to use endogamy

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

strict endogamy practise endogamy endogamy within a community rules of endogamy

This is a formal word used mainly in sociology and anthropology.

Etymology

Formed within English by combining the prefix endo- with the suffix -gamy, following the same pattern as the word inmarriage.

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Frequently asked questions

What does endogamy mean?

Endogamy is the practice of marrying within one's own ethnic, religious or social group, and in biology it can also mean the fusion of two closely related gametes.

What is the opposite of endogamy?

The opposite is exogamy, which means marrying outside one's own group.

Is endogamy still practised today?

Yes, some traditional communities still expect or encourage marriage within the group.

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