Exogamy
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The custom or rule requiring a person to marry outside their own social group, tribe, or clan.
“Exogamy helped forge alliances and reduce conflict between neighbouring tribes.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ex·og·a·my
Related Words
Synonyms
intermarriage
Antonyms
endogamy
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Wordle
Starts with EXO, ends in -AMY, contains G and Y, no repeated letters
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Scrabble
X scores 8 points, Y worth 4, G worth 2, combined tile value is excellent for a single word
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