Definition of Exogamy

marrying someone from a different communal group

Examples of Exogamy in a sentence

In order to avoid marrying a relative, the tribe practiced exogamy which involved mostly the surrounding tribes.  🔊

Since the cult had grown smaller with very few women, the leader now allowed exogamy so men could find wives for themselves.  🔊

The Nigerian bride was able to marry a Cameroon man due to their allowance of exogamy in their communities.  🔊

Due to prohibition of exogamy, the man realized that he only had his choice of wives from those women he grew up with.  🔊

Many fanatical cults forbid exogamy because they want complete control over the people in their group.  🔊

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