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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(social sciences) The tendency of individuals to associate with others of the same kind..
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.”
Use homophily when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Homophily means (social sciences) The tendency of individuals to associate with others of the same kind..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include heterophily.
In this research we explore whether homophily as an organizing principle affects the performance of immigrant entrepreneurs in Germany.
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