consanguinity
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kɑ:n
kaan
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sang
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British pronunciation
/kɒnsɐŋɡwˈɪnɪti/

Definition & Meaning of "consanguinity"in English

Consanguinity
01

the state of being biologically related to someone

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Examples
The royal family 's strict rules on marriage were based on maintaining consanguinity to preserve their bloodline.
The genetic study revealed a high degree of consanguinity among the isolated population, indicating close familial relationships.
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