Meaning of the word endogamy in English
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endogamy
US /enˈdɑːɡ.ə.mi/
UK /enˈdɑːɡ.ə.mi/
Noun
1.
the custom of marrying only within the limits of a local community, clan, or tribe.
Example:
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Many traditional societies practiced endogamy to preserve their cultural identity.
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The study examined the effects of endogamy on genetic diversity within isolated populations.
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