consanguineous

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1. consanguineous - Adjective

2. consanguineous - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Of the same blood; related by birth; descended from the same parent or ancestor.

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In recent years, of the Bedouin women studied, 45% of the women have been found to be in a consanguineous relationship of sort, with first cousin marriages the most common. Source: Internet

In the Arab world today between 40% and 50% of all marriages are consanguineous or between close family members, though these figures may vary among Arab nations. Source: Internet

It is more probable that the adhesive principle comes from ethological homogeneity, which induces men to respond for a time to the appeals of consanguineous leadership even when such action is opposed to their interests and convictions of expediency. Source: Internet

Moreover, of the 200 families studied, those that were consanguineous were found to be far less educated. Source: Internet

Most modern societies have laws regarding incest or social restrictions on closely consanguineous marriages. Source: Internet

There was also a consistent correlation of increased frequency of consanguineous relations with a lower education level and occupation status. Source: Internet

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