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marriage vs endogamy

endogamy vs marriage

marriage and endogamy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
marriage Yes No No No
endogamy Yes No No No
As nouns, endogamy is a hyponym of marriage; that is, endogamy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than marriage:
  • marriage: the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
  • endogamy: marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law
marriage (noun) endogamy (noun)
the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony marriage within one's own tribe or group as required by custom or law
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 marriage and endogamy

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