adjective
- of, relating to, or characterized by endogamy; marrying or reproducing within a specific group, community, or population
Usage: anthropology, sociology; formal
Examples
- The endogamic practices of the isolated community helped preserve their cultural traditions.
- Anthropologists studied endogamic marriage patterns in the village.
- The tribe maintained endogamic customs for generations.
- Endogamic reproduction within the population led to genetic similarities.
- Some religious groups practice endogamic marriage to maintain group identity.