"homophily" meaning in All languages combined

See homophily on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From homo- + -phily. Etymology templates: {{af|en|homo-|-phily}} homo- + -phily Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} homophily (uncountable)
  1. (social sciences) The tendency of individuals to associate with others of the same kind. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Social sciences Derived forms: homophilous

Alternative forms

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