homogeny

American  

[huh-moj-uh-nee, hoh-] / həˈmɒdʒ ə ni, hoʊ- /

noun

Biology.

1. correspondence in form or structure, owing to a common origin.

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homogeny British  

/ hɒˈmɒdʒɪnɪ /

noun

1. biology similarity in structure of individuals or parts because of common ancestry

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Etymology

Origin of homogeny

First recorded in 1620–30, homogeny is from the Greek word homogéneia community of origin. See homo-, -geny

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Example Sentences

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homogeny

For many, it’s not just about mental health but simply a more welcoming alternative to the Lululemon-coded homogeny of L.A.’s wellness culture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026

Speaking to BBC News, Kutcher said he does not believe the film and TV industry is "imparting the need for aesthetic homogeny".

From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026

The British writer-director Peter Strickland is one of contemporary cinema’s last great weirdos, an aesthete and eccentric in an industry that increasingly values invisibility and homogeny.

From New York Times ● May 23, 2023

Point being — instead of boring homogeny, even in Chicago, which is synonymous with deep-dish pizza, “you have all these styles living in harmony,” Lichterman says.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2020

Huth sees that homogeny as a strength, noting that he wanted to control as many subject variables as possible.

From Slate ● May 6, 2016

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