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Intermarry: meaning, definitions and examples

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intermarry

 

[ˌɪntərˈmɛri ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

marriage relations

To intermarry means to marry someone from a different social, ethnic, or religious group. This practice is often seen as a way to enhance cultural ties or family alliances. It can also refer to the intermarriage among members of similar groups to strengthen connections.

Synonyms

interconnect, join, unite.

Examples of usage

  • The families decided to intermarry to unify their clans.
  • Historically, royal families often intermarried to secure political alliances.
  • Many cultures encourage their members to intermarry to diversify genetic traits.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'intermaritare', which means to marry among or between.
  • It first appeared in English in the 16th century, reflecting changing social dynamics.

Cultural Perspectives

  • In some cultures, intermarriage is seen as a way to strengthen alliances between families or clans.
  • Others may view it with caution, fearing the loss of cultural identity or traditions.

Historical Context

  • In the past, many societies enforced strict rules against intermarriage to preserve social class or ethnic purity.
  • The civil rights movement played a crucial role in the United States in addressing bans on interracial marriage.

Family Dynamics

  • Intermarrying can lead to diverse family narratives, blending traditions and practices from different backgrounds.
  • Children born from intermarried couples often navigate multiple cultures, enriching their personal identities.

Modern Trends

  • In many countries today, intermarriage rates are rising, showcasing increasing acceptance and globalization.
  • Social media and global communication enable people from different cultures to connect and marry more easily.

Translations

Translations of the word "intermarry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 casar-se entre grupos diferentes

🇮🇳 आपस में विवाह करना

🇩🇪 zwischen verschiedenen Gruppen heiraten

🇮🇩 menikah antar kelompok

🇺🇦 вступати в шлюб між різними групами

🇵🇱 zawierać małżeństwo między różnymi grupami

🇯🇵 異なるグループ間で結婚する

🇫🇷 se marier entre groupes différents

🇪🇸 casarse entre grupos diferentes

🇹🇷 farklı gruplar arasında evlenmek

🇰🇷 서로 다른 그룹 간 결혼하다

🇸🇦 الزواج بين مجموعات مختلفة

🇨🇿 uzavírat manželství mezi různými skupinami

🇸🇰 uzatvárať manželstvo medzi rôznymi skupinami

🇨🇳 不同群体之间结婚

🇸🇮 poročiti se med različnimi skupinami

🇮🇸 giftast milli mismunandi hópa

🇰🇿 әртүрлі топтар арасында некелесу

🇬🇪 ბავშვთა შორის ქორწინება

🇦🇿 müxtəlif qruplar arasında evlənmək

🇲🇽 casarse entre grupos diferentes

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,376 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.