Endogamous

/ˌɛndoʊˈɡæməs/ adjective

Definition

Practicing endogamy; tending to marry or reproduce only with members of one's own social group, community, or family.

Etymology

From Greek 'endo-' (within) and 'gam-' (marriage) plus the adjective suffix '-ous.' Describes individuals, groups, or populations with inbreeding patterns.

Kelly Says

Royal families in Europe were famously endogamous to keep 'pure bloodlines,' which ironically led to genetic problems like hemophilia spreading through royal lines!

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