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单词 exogamy
释义

exogamy

noun

ex·​og·​a·​my ek-ˈsä-gə-mē How to pronounce exogamy (audio)
plural exogamies
: marriage outside of a specific group especially as required by custom or law
exogamous
ek-ˈsä-gə-məs How to pronounce exogamy (audio)
adjective
or exogamic
ˌek-sə-ˈga-mik How to pronounce exogamy (audio)

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Marriage outside of a specific group especially as required by custom or law is exogamy. Exogamous groups sometimes even specify the group into which members must marry. Such groups are usually defined in terms of kinship rather than in terms of politics or territory. Exogamy is usually characteristic of groups that trace descent through either the maternal or paternal line only.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The researchers believe their findings reinforce that women marrying outside their community, called female exogamy, was associated with Bronze Age societies. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 29 July 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

exogamy

noun

ex·​og·​a·​my ek-ˈsäg-ə-mē How to pronounce exogamy (audio)
plural exogamies
1
: marriage outside of a specific group especially as required by custom or law
2
: sexual reproduction between individuals (as of a particular species) that are not closely related
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