Exogamy (Noun)
Meaning
Marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The tribe's rules of exogamy prohibited marriage between cousins, requiring them to seek partners from neighboring villages.
- In some cultures, exogamy is seen as a way to strengthen alliances between different groups and promote social cohesion.
- The custom of exogamy was strictly enforced in the community, with severe penalties for those who disobeyed.
- Exogamy was a common practice among many indigenous tribes, who believed it helped to prevent the concentration of wealth and power.
- The law of exogamy was relaxed in recent years, allowing individuals to marry within their own community if they chose to do so.