exogamous

Definitions of exogamous
  1. adjective
    characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related
    synonyms: exogamic
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    autogamous
    characterized by or fit for autogamy
    endogamous
    characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same kind
    self-fertilised, self-fertilized, self-pollinated
    fertilized by its own pollen
    show more antonyms...
  2. adjective
    pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe
    synonyms: exogamic
    outbred
    bred of parents not closely related; having parents of different classes or tribes
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    endogamous
    pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or tribe
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 ‘exogamous'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family