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homogeny

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

noun

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


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

Example Sentences

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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

Like, I understand why we need to fight for a difference and why homogeny is so destructive.

From Slate Jul. 14, 2017

Where do you find common ground that doesn’t lead, as it usually does, to bland homogeny?

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2017

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