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Definition of inbreeder
inbreeder
/ˈɪnˌbriːdər/
in · breed · er
Plural:inbreeders
•Adjective:inbred
inbreeder Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
An organism, species, or population that reproduces by mating with closely related individuals or through self-fertilization.
Example
"Peas and several other cultivated legumes are natural inbreeders that primarily self-pollinate."
2
A person who breeds closely related animals or plants together in order to preserve or establish specific genetic traits.
Example
"The dog show judge warned that an irresponsible inbreeder often prioritizes physical appearance over the long-term health of the animals."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inbreeder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inbreeder