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Hmong — /hmawng/, n., pl. Hmongs, (esp. collectively) Hmong. Miao. * * * or Miao Mountain dwelling peoples of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand who speak Hmong Mien languages. There are also émigré communities in the U.S. Agriculture is the chief means… … Universalium
kinship — /kin ship/, n. 1. the state or fact of being of kin; family relationship. 2. relationship by nature, qualities, etc.; affinity. [1825 35; KIN + SHIP] Syn. 1. See relationship. 1, 2. connection. 2. bearing. * * * Socially recognized relationship… … Universalium
inmarriage — noun marriage within one s own tribe or group as required by custom or law • Syn: ↑endogamy, ↑intermarriage • Ant: ↑exogamy (for: ↑endogamy) • Derivationally related forms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
