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