homogamy

English

Etymology

From homo- +‎ -gamy.

Pronunciation

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Noun

homogamy (uncountable)

(botany) fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same plant
(biology) breeding between similar individuals; inbreeding
(sociology) marriage or other union between similar people, or people of the same sex

Synonyms

(marriage): See also Thesaurus:intermarriage

Antonyms

heterogamy
(marriage): See also Thesaurus:intermarriage

Related terms

homogamous

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