endogamous
ɛnˈdɒɡəməs
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Definition of endogamous - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
biologyTECH.fit for fertilization by pollen from the same kindTECH.
  • The plant exhibits endogamous characteristics in its reproduction.
autogamous self-fertilizing self-pollinating
2.
marriageTECH.pertaining to marrying within a clan or tribeTECH.
  • Endogamous practices are common in their tribe.
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Origin of endogamous

Greek, endon (within) + gamos (marriage)

Examples of endogamous in a sentence

  • The species is known for its endogamous pollination process.
  • Endogamous unions are encouraged to preserve cultural heritage.
  • Their community values endogamous relationships to maintain traditions.

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  1. French:endogame, intratribal, ...
  2. German:endogam, stammesintern, ...
  3. Italian:endogamo, endogamico, ...
  4. Spanish:endógamo, endogámico, ...
  5. Portuguese:endógamo, endogâmico, ...
  6. Chinese:自花授粉的, 内婚的, ...
  7. Japanese:同種受粉の, 同族結婚の, ...
  8. Arabic:ذَاتِي التَّلْقِيح, داخِلي الزَّواج, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶנְדוֹגָמִי, ...
  10. Russian:эндогамный, внутриплеменной, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ендогамний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वपरागण, अंतर्विवाही, ...

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