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marriage vs exogamy

exogamy vs marriage

marriage and exogamy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
marriage Yes No No No
exogamy Yes No No No
As nouns, exogamy is a hyponym of marriage; that is, exogamy 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)
  • exogamy: marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law
marriage (noun) exogamy (noun)
the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own 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 exogamy

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