noun
- the practice of marrying within one’s own social group, tribe, or community
Usage: anthropology; sociology
Examples
- The tribe practiced strict endogamy to preserve their cultural traditions.
- Endogamy was common among royal families throughout history.
- Religious endogamy helped maintain the community’s distinct identity.
- The sociologist studied patterns of endogamy in immigrant communities.
- Endogamy can lead to reduced genetic diversity within a population.
- Many traditional societies enforce endogamy through social pressure.