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endogamy vs. exogamy

endogamy

[ en-dog-uh-mee ]
noun
  1. marriage within a specific tribe or similar social unit.

exogamy

[ ek-sog-uh-mee ]
noun
  1. marriage outside a specific tribe or similar social unit.
  2. the union of gametes of unrelated parents.

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