Exogamy
noun
The custom or law of marrying a person from a group different than one's own, such as a different tribe, clan, or social unit.
In many traditional societies, exogamy was practiced to avoid too much genetic similarity within the group.
Often appears as...
- practice exogamy
- exogamy laws
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Academic
noun
In terms of genetics or evolutionary biology, it's the exchange or sharing of genetic material between separate populations or species.
Exogamy in plants promotes genetic variety and reduces the occurrence of harmful traits.
Often appears as...
- exogamy in species
- genetic exogamy
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Technical
noun
The custom or law of marrying a person from a group different than one's own, such as a different tribe, clan, or social unit.
In many traditional societies, exogamy was practiced to avoid too much genetic similarity within the group.
Often appears as...
- practice exogamy
- exogamy laws
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In terms of genetics or evolutionary biology, it's the exchange or sharing of genetic material between separate populations or species.
Exogamy in plants promotes genetic variety and reduces the occurrence of harmful traits.
Often appears as...
- exogamy in species
- genetic exogamy
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Diversity
Exogamy often happens to promote cultural diversity and alliances between different groups.
The chieftain encouraged exogamy to strengthen ties with neighboring tribes.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Inbreeding
Exogamy is important for preventing genetic disorders caused by marrying within a close-knit community.
To maintain a healthy population, the village elders mandated exogamy.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Acceptance
Understanding exogamy can help in being more accepting of marriages between different cultures or ethnicities.
Through learning about exogamy, Mark became more supportive of his cousin's intertribal marriage.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Diversity
Exogamy often happens to promote cultural diversity and alliances between different groups.
The chieftain encouraged exogamy to strengthen ties with neighboring tribes.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Inbreeding
Exogamy is important for preventing genetic disorders caused by marrying within a close-knit community.
To maintain a healthy population, the village elders mandated exogamy.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Acceptance
Understanding exogamy can help in being more accepting of marriages between different cultures or ethnicities.
Through learning about exogamy, Mark became more supportive of his cousin's intertribal marriage.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Diversity
Exogamy often happens to promote cultural diversity and alliances between different groups.
The chieftain encouraged exogamy to strengthen ties with neighboring tribes.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid Inbreeding
Exogamy is important for preventing genetic disorders caused by marrying within a close-knit community.
To maintain a healthy population, the village elders mandated exogamy.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Acceptance
Understanding exogamy can help in being more accepting of marriages between different cultures or ethnicities.
Through learning about exogamy, Mark became more supportive of his cousin's intertribal marriage.
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Wade Davis: Cultures at...
Now, this is a people who cognitively do not distinguish the color blue from the color green because the canopy of the heavens is equated to the canopy of the forest upon which the people depend. They have a curious language and marriage rule which is called "linguistic exogamy:"
Video examples
Wade Davis: Cultures at...
Now, this is a people who cognitively do not distinguish the color blue from the color green because the canopy of the heavens is equated to the canopy of the forest upon which the people depend. They have a curious language and marriage rule which is called "linguistic exogamy:"
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