homogeny

[ huh-moj-uh-nee, hoh- ]

noun

, Biology.

1. correspondence in form or structure, owing to a common origin.

homogeny

/ hɒˈmɒdʒɪnɪ /

noun

1. biology similarity in structure of individuals or parts because of common ancestry

Word History and Origins

Origin of homogeny¹

First recorded in 1620–30, homogeny is from the Greek word homogéneia community of origin. See homo-, -geny

Word History and Origins

Origin of homogeny¹

C19: from Greek homogeneia community of origin, from homogenēs of the same kind

Example Sentences

It owes its racial homogeny in large part to a violent campaign by Forsyth County’s white residents in 1912 that pushed out thousands of Black residents through intimidation and deadly force.

From New York Times

For 20 years, the artwork has lived under the feet of locals and selfie stick-wielding tourists, a prop in family vacation photos offering understated moments of humor and inspiration amid overstated retail homogeny.

From Los Angeles Times

Point being — instead of boring homogeny, even in Chicago, which is synonymous with deep-dish pizza, “you have all these styles living in harmony,” Lichterman says.

From Seattle Times

She then defended the homogeny of the council's membership, claiming that Trump does not get to pick "who the heads of the sports commission leagues and CEOs of companies are."

From Salon

The kinds of problems that are caused by homogeny in the workplace are not immediately fixed simply by having more women and minorities “in the room”.

From The Guardian