endogamy

noun en·dog·a·my \en-ˈdä-gə-mē\

Definition of ENDOGAMY

: marriage within a specific group as required by custom or law

— en·dog·a·mous \-məs\ adjective

1865

Medical Dictionary

noun en·dog·a·my \en-ˈdäg-ə-mē\

plural en·dog·a·mies

: marriage within a specific group as required by custom or law

—en·dog·a·mous \-məs\ adjective

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