Homophyly

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting. archaic, uncountable, usually

    "The concept of homophyly suggests that people who share similar backgrounds are more likely to feel comfortable with each other"

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"The concept of homophyly suggests that people who share similar backgrounds are more likely to feel comfortable with each other"

Etymology

homo- + Ancient Greek φυλή (phulḗ, “clan”) + -y.

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