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endogamy vs marriage

marriage vs endogamy

endogamy and marriage both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
endogamy Yes No No No
marriage Yes No No No
As nouns, marriage is a hypernym of endogamy; that is, marriage is a word with a broader meaning than endogamy:
  • endogamy: marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law
  • marriage: the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
Other hypernyms of endogamy include matrimony, spousal relationship, union, wedlock.
endogamy (noun) marriage (noun)
marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony
two people who are married to each other
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
a close and intimate union
Difference between endogamy and marriage

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