endogamic

• Terme technique désignant le mariage ou la reproduction à l'intérieur d'un groupe social, clan ou tribu défini.

A technical term, now largely obsolete in general use, describing marriage or reproduction within a specific social group, clan, or tribe.

1. Botanical self-fertilizationC2formalscientific

   Characterized by or suitable for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same plant species.

   Autofécondation botanique

   • The plant's endogamic nature ensures genetic consistency within the population.
   • Endogamic flowers often have mechanisms to prevent cross-pollination with other species.
   • Researchers studied the endogamic traits of this rare alpine flower.

   Synonymesself-pollinating

2. Marriage within a groupC1formal

   Relating to or following the custom of marrying only within one's own social, cultural, or tribal group.

   endogamique

   • The tribe's endogamic practices have preserved their unique traditions for centuries.
   • Endogamic marriage rules are common in many historical royal families.
   • Sociologists study the effects of endogamic customs on genetic diversity.

   Synonymesendogamous

   Antonymesexogamicexogamous