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adj
Of or relating to exogamy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Qualifier: marriage
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective
pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: exogamic
Antonyms: endogamous
adjective
characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: exogamic
Antonyms: autogamous, endogamous
History
From exogamy + -ous or exo- + -gamous.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
