endogamy

/ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/
noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

The practice of marrying or requiring to marry within one's own ethnic, religious, or social group.

Far from suggesting a demoralized culture, endogamy here seemed the mark of a buoyantly confident group, settled in their skin and not needing outsiders.

2

The fusion of two related gametes.

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