endogamy

American  

[en-dog-uh-mee] / ɛnˈdɒg ə mi /

noun

1. marriage within a specific tribe or similar social unit.

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endogamy British  

/ ˌɛndəʊˈɡæmɪk, ɛnˈdɒɡəmɪ /

noun

1. anthropol marriage within one's own tribe or similar unit Compare exogamy

2. pollination between two flowers on the same plant

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Other Word Forms

• endogamic adjective
• endogamous adjective

Etymology

Origin of endogamy

First recorded in 1860–65; endo- + -gamy

Compare meaning

How does endogamy compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• endogamy vs. exogamy

Example Sentences

In 1987, the magazine broke new ground by publishing interfaith matrimonial ads - a bold move in a community known for strict endogamy.

From BBC

But crucially, Prof Oddie thinks the main risk to genetic health in Bradford is not cousin marriage, but a similar issue known as endogamy, in which people marry members of their close community.

From BBC

“You can see writ in the genome the effects of this intense endogamy,” Dr. Reich said.

From New York Times

Research has given conflicting answers about the trend in educational endogamy in the United States, Potarca says.

From Washington Post

The tribe practices clan endogamy, the practice of marrying within the clan.

From BBC