Endogamy
noun
The custom of marrying only within the limits of a local community, clan, or tribe.
Endogamy is often practiced by isolated communities to maintain control and preserve their cultural identity.
Often appears as...
- practice endogamy
- endogamy in communities
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Breeding from closely related people or animals.
Endogamy can lead to a decrease in the genetic variation of a population.
Often appears as...
- genetic endogamy
- endogamy in population
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Fertilization from closely related plants.
Endogamy occurs in some plant species when they self-fertilize.
Often appears as...
- endogamy in plants
- self-fertilization endogamy
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The custom of marrying only within the limits of a local community, clan, or tribe.
Endogamy is often practiced by isolated communities to maintain control and preserve their cultural identity.
Often appears as...
- practice endogamy
- endogamy in communities
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Breeding from closely related people or animals.
Endogamy can lead to a decrease in the genetic variation of a population.
Often appears as...
- genetic endogamy
- endogamy in population
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Fertilization from closely related plants.
Endogamy occurs in some plant species when they self-fertilize.
Often appears as...
- endogamy in plants
- self-fertilization endogamy
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Practice
Understand endogamy as a tradition, not just a preference, in certain cultures.
In the group, endogamy reinforces shared customs and traditions.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Motives
Recognize the social reasons behind endogamy, like keeping wealth within a community.
Noble families often practice endogamy to maintain their status.
Pro Tip 3/3Isolation Effects
Endogamy often happens in geographically or socially isolated groups.
The island's endogamy was a result of its seclusion from the mainland.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Practice
Understand endogamy as a tradition, not just a preference, in certain cultures.
In the group, endogamy reinforces shared customs and traditions.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Motives
Recognize the social reasons behind endogamy, like keeping wealth within a community.
Noble families often practice endogamy to maintain their status.
Pro Tip 3/3Isolation Effects
Endogamy often happens in geographically or socially isolated groups.
The island's endogamy was a result of its seclusion from the mainland.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Practice
Understand endogamy as a tradition, not just a preference, in certain cultures.
In the group, endogamy reinforces shared customs and traditions.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Motives
Recognize the social reasons behind endogamy, like keeping wealth within a community.
Noble families often practice endogamy to maintain their status.
Pro Tip 3/3Isolation Effects
Endogamy often happens in geographically or socially isolated groups.
The island's endogamy was a result of its seclusion from the mainland.
Never forget "Endogamy"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension