Exogamy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛksˈɑ.ɡə.mi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exogamy is a noun meaning marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own as required by custom or law.
Meaning
marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own as required by custom or law.
More Meanings
- (biology) the fusion of two unrelated gametes
Example Sentences
The daughters of Danaüs thus apparently stand for mother-right, which usually occurs in conjunction with exogamy, marriage outside the family or clan.
Word Forms
- exogamies
Synonyms for exogamy
Depending on context, synonyms include extramarriage, heterogamy, intermarriage, outmarriage.
Antonyms for exogamy
Common opposites include endogamy, extramarriage, heterogamy, intermarriage, outmarriage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intermarriage, clan, extramarriage, outmarriage, inmarriage, intra-marriage.
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