Consanguinity
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British pronunciation/kɒnsɐŋɡwˈɪnɪti/
American pronunciation/kɑːnsɐŋɡwˈɪnɪɾi/

Definition & Meaning of "consanguinity"

Consanguinity
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the state of being biologically related to someone

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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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