Definition of Endogamy. Meaning of Endogamy. Synonyms of Endogamy

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Definition of Endogamy

Endogamy
Endogamy En*dog"a*my, n. Marriage only within the tribe; a custom restricting a man in his choice of a wife to the tribe to which he belongs; -- opposed to exogamy.

Meaning of Endogamy from wikipedia

- Endogamy is the cultural practice of mating within a specific social group, religious denomination, caste, or ethnic group, rejecting any from outside...
- Structural endogamy is a network concept that provides a means of finding the boundaries of endogamy in a community, using simply the genealogical and...
- Royal intermarriage is the practice of members of ruling dynasties marrying into other reigning families. It was more commonly done in the past as part...
- tribes, which preserves endogamy), whereas with settled castes it usually occurs through intermixture (in violation of strict endogamy). Tribals and are often...
- first century CE, Jewish marriage customs seem to have generally favored endogamy, and conversion before marriage was often expected in cases of intermarriage...
- tribes, which over time may become separate ethnic groups themselves due to endogamy or physical isolation from the parent group. Conversely, formerly separate...
- cir****stances that favour exogamy over endogamy, and likely to become more lax under cir****stances that favor endogamy. This hypothesis has also achieved...
- emulate this self-proclaimed elite. He said that "the superposition of endogamy on exogamy means the creation of caste". Ambedkar presented his paper "Castes...
- individuals are expected to marry exclusively within the same caste (endogamy), follow lifestyles often linked to a particular occupation, hold a ritual...
- caste system in Nepal. They are categorized by common culture and endogamy. Endogamy carves out ethnic groups in Nepal. Caste/Ethnic groups of Nepal more...