Synonyms of exogamy
5 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for exogamy is intermarriage. Other synonyms of exogamy are extramarriage, heterogamy, mixed marriage and outmarriage. The opposite of exogamy is intermarriage.
Synonyms and similar words for exogamy
nounMarriage to or mating with a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own, especially...
- extramarriageMarriage outside one’s own social group; exogamy.
- heterogamyMarriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.
- intermarriageMarriage between people belonging to different groups, such as different racial, ethnic, or religious groups; mixed...
- mixed marriage
- outmarriageMarrying outside one’s own ethnic, religious, or social group.
Opposite of exogamy
nounMarriage to or mating with a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own, especially...
- endogamyThe practice of marrying or requiring to marry within one's own ethnic, religious, or social group.
- extramarriageMarriage outside one’s own social group; exogamy.
- heterogamyMarriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.
- intermarriageMarriage between people belonging to different groups, such as different racial, ethnic, or religious groups; mixed...
- mixed marriage
- outmarriageMarrying outside one’s own ethnic, religious, or social group.
Meaning of exogamy
- noun Marriage to or mating with a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own, especially as required by custom or law.
- noun The fusion of two unrelated gametes.
exogamy in other languages
Questions about synonyms of exogamy
- What is another word for exogamy?
- Exogamy has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as intermarriage, extramarriage, heterogamy, mixed marriage and outmarriage.
- What is the opposite of exogamy?
- The opposite of exogamy is intermarriage. Other antonyms of exogamy are endogamy.
- What does exogamy mean?
- Exogamy means marriage to or mating with a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own, especially as required by custom or law.
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