endogamous
/ɛnˈdɑɡəməs/
adjective
- Practicing or involving marriage or relationships within a specific social group, caste, or community.
- Many small villages remain endogamous, with most people marrying neighbors.
- Endogamous customs can strengthen group bonds but may limit outside connections.
- The community's endogamous rules discouraged marrying outsiders.
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