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Exogamous

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ex·og·a·my  (k-sg-m)
n.
1. The custom of marrying outside the tribe, family, clan, or other social unit.
2. Biology The fusion of two gametes that are not closely related.
exo·gamic (ks-gmk), ex·oga·mous (k-sg-ms) adj.
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Adj.1.exogamous - characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related
exogamic
phytology, botany - the branch of biology that studies plants
autogamic, autogamous - characterized by or fit for autogamy
endogamic, endogamous - characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same kind
2.exogamous - pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe
exogamic
anthropology - the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings
outbred - bred of parents not closely related; having parents of different classes or tribes
endogamic, endogamous - pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or tribe


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Not surprisingly, Catholic clergy actively encouraged and perpetuated this pattern within their administrative boundaries, using both the pulpit and the weight of their spiritual authority to inhibit exogamous unions with members of other groupings.
To tara via holyhead: the emergence of Irish catholic ethinicity in ... by Fraser, Lyndon / Journal of Social History
: exogamous families' guide to the worm of francophone education.
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These exogamous marriages introduced the possibility of idolatry and syncretistic practices into the community (Rofe: 213).
Isaiah 56:1-8 and the redefining of the restoration Judean community by Hammock, Clinton E. / Biblical Theology Bulletin
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