endogamy
[ en-dog-uh-mee ]
/ ɛnˈdɒg ə mi /
noun
marriage within a specific tribe or similar social unit.Compare exogamy(def 1).
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en·dog·a·mous, en·do·gam·ic [en-doh-gam-ik] /ˌɛn doʊˈgæm ɪk/, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for endogamous
endogamy
/ (ɛnˈdɒɡəmɪ) /
noun
pollination between two flowers on the same plant
Derived forms of endogamy
endogamous or endogamic (ˌɛndəʊˈɡæmɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medicine definitions for endogamous
endogamy
[ ĕn-dŏg′ə-mē ]
n.
Reproduction by the fusion of gametes of similar ancestry.
Marriage within a particular group in accordance with custom or law.
Other words from endogamy
en•dog′a•mous adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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