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Meaning of homophilic
The primary meaning of "homophilic" refers to having a preference for the company of people who are similar to oneself.
Etymology of homophilic
The word "homophilic" originates from the Greek words "homos" meaning same and "philos" meaning love or affection
Historically, the term has been used in various fields, including chemistry, biology, and social sciences, to describe a preference or affinity for similar entities
Synonyms
sociable
friendly
affable
genial
convivial
gregarious
outgoing
cordial
warm
approachable
congenial
like-minded
sympathetic
compatible
harmonious
amicable
cooperative
collegial
camaraderie
fraternal
sororal
clubby
clannish
tribal
kindred
affinitive
consanguine
fraternal
sorority
Definitions
- Having a preference for the company of people who are similar to oneself
- * (Chemistry) describing a molecule that has a strong affinity for other molecules of the same type
- * (Biology) describing an organism that thrives in the company of others of the same species
Usage Examples
- The homophilic nature of the social club made it difficult for newcomers to join
- * Homophilic interactions between molecules of the same type led to the formation of a stable complex
- * The homophilic behavior of the birds was evident in their flocking patterns
Antonyms
heterogeneous
diverse
different
dissimilar
unlike
antagonistic
hostile
inhospitable
aloof
distant
cold
unfriendly
misanthropic
xenophobic
racist
sexist
homophobic
transphobic
misogynistic
ableist
ageist