Homophily
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Homophily is a noun meaning (social sciences) The tendency of individuals to associate with others of the same kind.
Meaning
(social sciences) The tendency of individuals to associate with others of the same kind.
Example Sentences
In this research we explore whether homophily as an organizing principle affects the performance of immigrant entrepreneurs in Germany.
Homophily is the tendency for there to be higher rates of contact between similar people than between dissimilar people. It is the social process reflected in that old bit of folk wisdom: “Birds of a feather flock together.”
Antonyms for homophily
Common opposites include heterophily.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homophylly, heterophily, heterophyly, homogamy, isophenogamy, anthophily.
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