 exogamous |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] (biology) | |
| Related terms: | autogamous endogamous exogamic | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (anthropology) pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe | |
| Synonyms: | outside-group exogamic | |
| Related terms: | endogamic anthropology outbred | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (biology) characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related | |
| Synonyms: | exogamic | |
| Related terms: | endogamic autogamic botany | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] (anthropology) | |
| Related terms: | endogamous exogamic outbred | |
| Similar spelling: |
exogenous exogamy exogamic |
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