endogamous

• Qui se rapporte à la pratique du mariage à l'intérieur d'un groupe social, clan ou tribu déterminé.

Relating to the practice of marrying within a specific social group, clan, or tribe.

1. Botanical self-fertilizationC2formalscientific

   Describing a plant that is capable of being fertilized by pollen from another flower of the same species.

   plante capable d'autofécondation par le pollen d'une autre fleur de la même espèce

   • The endogamous nature of this flower ensures genetic consistency within the population.
   • Botanists studied the endogamous mechanisms of the rare alpine plant.
   • Endogamous pollination is common in certain self-compatible species.

   Synonymesautogamousself-pollinating

2. Marriage within a groupC1formal

   Relating to the social practice of marrying only within one's own clan, tribe, or social group.

   Endogame (mariage au sein du groupe)

   • The tribe maintained an endogamous tradition to preserve their cultural heritage.
   • Endogamous marriages were common in ancient royal families to keep power within the dynasty.
   • Sociologists study the effects of endogamous practices on genetic diversity.

   Synonymesendogamic

   Antonymesexogamous