consanguinity
pronunciation
How to pronounce consanguinity in British English:
UK [ˌkɒnsæŋˈgwɪnəti]
How to pronounce consanguinity in American English:
US [ˌkɑnsæŋˈgwɪnəti]
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- Noun:
- related by blood
Word Origin
- consanguinity (n.)
- c. 1400, from Middle French consanguinité, from Latin consanguinitatem (nominative consanguinitas), from consanguineus "consanguineous, of the same blood," from com- "together" (see com-) + sanguineus "of blood" (see sanguine).
Example
- 1. The identity in the primitive society was based on consanguinity .
- 2. But the hawaiian system of consanguinity , on the contrary , presupposes a family in which this was the rule .
- 3. The code lays down other requirements in addition to the form of marriage , such as degrees of consanguinity and affinity , and the need for the consent of guardians in some cases .
- 4. Aside from a thorough medical family history , there is no need to offer any genetic testing on the basis of consanguinity alone .
- 5. The main reasons for cultural differences lie in the family structure , consanguinity , patriarchy concept , culture adoption and courtesy principle .