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homogamy

/həˈmɒɡəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does homogamy mean?

noun

The practice of marrying someone who is similar in social status, background, or other characteristics. A phenomenon in which two or more things are similar in form or structure.

Example

"The study of homogamy in modern society revealed a strong preference for marrying within one's own social class."

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