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incestism
incest
Pronunciation: say incestism
Meaning
An uncommon term for incest, sexual relations between close relatives.
Example
The historian used the term incestism in a discussion of ancient royal families.
The historian used the term incestism in a discussion of ancient royal families.
Practice tips
- Practice incestism out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.