Exogamous
adjective
Relating to or being a custom of marrying only outside one's tribe or similar social unit.
In order to avoid genetic disorders within the community, some tribes are exogamous.
Often appears as...
- exogamous marriage
- exogamous breeding
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Formal
Academic
adjective
In biology, involving or relating to the union of gametes from organisms that are not closely related.
Certain flower species have exogamous fertilization, requiring pollen from a different plant for reproduction.
Often appears as...
- exogamous reproduction
- exogamous mating
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Relating to or being a custom of marrying only outside one's tribe or similar social unit.
In order to avoid genetic disorders within the community, some tribes are exogamous.
Often appears as...
- exogamous marriage
- exogamous breeding
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
In biology, involving or relating to the union of gametes from organisms that are not closely related.
Certain flower species have exogamous fertilization, requiring pollen from a different plant for reproduction.
Often appears as...
- exogamous reproduction
- exogamous mating
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Practice
Refers to traditions in human societies, often linked with lineage and tribal affiliation.
Their exogamous customs ensure diversity by marrying those from different tribes.
Pro Tip 2/3Genetic Diversity
Promotes health by reducing the risk of inheriting genetic problems within a closed group.
Exogamous rituals in the village were meant to broaden the genetic pool.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Integration
It aims to strengthen ties and foster understanding between different groups by encouraging outward marriage.
The exogamous policy helped integrate the various clans in the region.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Practice
Refers to traditions in human societies, often linked with lineage and tribal affiliation.
Their exogamous customs ensure diversity by marrying those from different tribes.
Pro Tip 2/3Genetic Diversity
Promotes health by reducing the risk of inheriting genetic problems within a closed group.
Exogamous rituals in the village were meant to broaden the genetic pool.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Integration
It aims to strengthen ties and foster understanding between different groups by encouraging outward marriage.
The exogamous policy helped integrate the various clans in the region.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Practice
Refers to traditions in human societies, often linked with lineage and tribal affiliation.
Their exogamous customs ensure diversity by marrying those from different tribes.
Pro Tip 2/3Genetic Diversity
Promotes health by reducing the risk of inheriting genetic problems within a closed group.
Exogamous rituals in the village were meant to broaden the genetic pool.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Integration
It aims to strengthen ties and foster understanding between different groups by encouraging outward marriage.
The exogamous policy helped integrate the various clans in the region.
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