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Meaning of homophyly | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting.

archaic, uncountable, usually

Examples

“The concept of homophyly suggests that people who share similar backgrounds are more likely to feel comfortable with each other”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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