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endogamic

endogamic

9.9
Marrying only people from the same social group
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛn.doʊˈɡæ.mɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : endogámico
  • Membership in certain castes was maintained through strictly endogamic marriages.

Examples

  • Their community is known for its endogamic practices, marrying only within their own social group.

  • The tribe has long upheld endogamic traditions to preserve its cultural heritage.

  • The endogamic practices of the tribe have been observed for centuries.

  • Many cultures maintain endogamic traditions to preserve their heritage.

  • Many communities choose to follow endogamic marriage customs to strengthen their social ties.

  • In this village, endogamic marriage practices help maintain the family's unique identity.

  • The family has a long history of endogamic unions that emphasize loyalty to their clan.

Synonyms

endogamous
vsendogamic
  • Specialized
9.9

To marry only people from the same group, clan or community

has identical meaning but uses a different adjective ending

Antonyms

exogamic
  • Specialized
9.9

Requiring people to marry only outside their own group

Surface Forms

endogamic positive

Morphology

endogamic = endogamy (transparent) = endo + gam + ic

The suffix '-ic' indicates an adjective form, clearly related to the noun 'endogamy'.

Etymology

Endogamic comes from the parts endo- 'within' and -gamy 'marriage', like in monogamy and polygamy. So an endogamic custom is about marrying only 'within' a clan or social group.