The Dhonoje observe strict endogamy; most marriages are arranged by family elders.

Nasrin was also sexually exploited by two of her family elders (uncles).

But this would not be done by their immediate family elders or in their own country.

Minor cases are settled by family elders from both contending parties.

Decisions about any family member of either gender are still passed down through the husband's family elders.

She was given into his care by one of the family elders, a man who had died shortly after.

The family elders present gifts to the young.

Since then the temple was being managed by the family elders and conducting Kalyanotsavam non stop even during worst recession time.

A couple of family elders lay nearby.

The family elders were deciding whom a distant cousin should marry.