endogamy

/ɛnˈdɑgəmi/
IPA guide

Definitions of endogamy
  1. noun
    marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law
    synonyms: inmarriage, intermarriage
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    exogamy
    marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law
    type of:
    marriage, matrimony, spousal relationship, union, wedlock
    the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘endogamy'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family