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Intermarry: meaning, definitions and examples

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intermarry

 

[ ˌɪntərˈmɛri ]

Verb
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.

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

Etymology

The term 'intermarry' is derived from the prefix 'inter-', which comes from Latin meaning 'between' or 'among', and the word 'marry', stemming from the Old French 'marier', which originated from the Latin 'maritare' meaning 'to marry'. The use of intermarry in English can be traced back to the early 19th century, reflecting changing societal norms regarding marriage across different cultural or ethnic groups. Intermarriage has often been viewed as a means of bridging divides between people and fostering greater cultural understanding, although it has also faced opposition in some societies due to historical prejudices and social norms. The concept remains relevant today as globalization increases interactions among diverse groups, leading to discussions about identity, integration, and the evolution of community dynamics.

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.