adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Taking place within a social group. not-comparable

   "Many recent immigrants' marriages are endogamous."

2. 2
   Relating to endogamy. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or tribe wordnet
2. 2
   characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same kind wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

endogamicinbred

Antonyms

All antonyms

exogamousautogamous

Example

More examples

"Endogamous communities with low genetic diversity are more vulnerable to diseases and disorders."

Etymology

From endo- + -gamous.

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