ex·og·a·my ( k-s g  -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. ex  o·gamic (ks-g m k), ex·oga·mous (k-sg-ms) adj. |
exogamy [ɛkˈsɒgəmɪ]
n
1. (Sociology) Sociol Anthropol the custom or an act of marrying a person belonging to another tribe, clan, or similar social unit Compare endogamy
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) Biology fusion of gametes from parents that are not closely related
exogamous [ɛkˈsɒgəməs], exogamic [ˌɛksəʊˈgæmɪk] adj
exogamy
the practice of marrying only outside one’s tribe or similar social unit. — exogamic, exogamous, adj.
See also: Marriage
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | exogamy - marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law marriage, matrimony, spousal relationship, wedlock, union - the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union" endogamy, inmarriage, intermarriage - marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law |
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