Synonyms of heterogamy
6 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for heterogamy is intermarriage. Other synonyms of heterogamy are exogamy. The opposite of heterogamy is intermarriage.
Synonyms and similar words for heterogamy
nounThe state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.
nounMarriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.
- exogamyMarriage to or mating with a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own, especially as required by...
- extramarriageMarriage outside one’s own social group; exogamy.
- 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 heterogamy
nounThe state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.
- homogamyBreeding between similar individuals.
nounMarriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.
- exogamyMarriage to or mating with a person belonging to a tribe or group other than one's own, especially as required by...
- extramarriageMarriage outside one’s own social group; exogamy.
- 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 heterogamy
- noun The state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.
- noun Marriage or similar union between people of different sexes, or social strata, such as races.
heterogamy in other languages
Questions about synonyms of heterogamy
- What is another word for heterogamy?
- Heterogamy has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as intermarriage and exogamy.
- What is the opposite of heterogamy?
- The opposite of heterogamy is intermarriage. Other antonyms of heterogamy are exogamy.
- What does heterogamy mean?
- Heterogamy means the state of conjugating gametes that are different in size, structure and function.
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