homogamy

English

Etymology

From homo- +‎ -gamy.

Pronunciation

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Noun

homogamy (uncountable)

  1. (botany) fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same plant
  2. (biology) breeding between similar individuals; inbreeding
  3. (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
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