homogamic

/hɒməˈɡæmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or resulting in a uniform or similar kind of marriage or mate selection.

“The study found that the population exhibited homogamic marriage patterns.”

2. noun

A type of mating system or marriage pattern in which individuals tend to choose mates who are similar to themselves.

“The researchers observed a homogamic trend in the bird population.”

Synonyms

  • endogamic
  • heterogamic
  • isogamic

Antonyms

  • heterogamic