Inmarriage (Noun)
Meaning
Marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The community strictly enforced inmarriage, resulting in a tight-knit and isolated social structure.
- Historically, many tribes practiced inmarriage as a means of preserving cultural and economic resources.
- The tradition of inmarriage within the royal family helped maintain the power and influence of the ruling dynasty.
- Anthropologists have long studied the role of inmarriage in reinforcing social norms and expectations.
- The village's rigid system of inmarriage led to concerns about the long-term effects of genetic isolation.