noun
- Plural of endogamy; the practice of marrying within one's own social group, community, or family.
Usage: Anthropology and sociology term; Often contrasted with exogamy
Examples
- Many traditional societies practiced endogamies to preserve family wealth and social status.
- The anthropologist studied endogamies across different cultures and time periods.
- Endogamies within certain religious communities have been documented for centuries.
- The research examined how endogamies affected genetic diversity in isolated populations.
- Historical records show that European nobility often enforced endogamies among their ranks.