intermarry

American  

[in-ter-mar-ee] / ˌɪn tərˈmær i /

verb (used without object)

intermarried, intermarrying

1. to become connected by marriage, as two families, tribes, castes, or religions.

2. to marry within one's family.

3. to marry outside one's religion, ethnic group, etc.

4. to marry.

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intermarry British  

/ ˌɪntəˈmærɪ /

verb

1. (of different groups, races, religions, creeds, etc) to become connected by marriage

2. to marry within one's own family, clan, group, etc

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Other Word Forms

• intermarriage noun

Etymology

Origin of intermarry

First recorded in 1565–75; inter- + marry ¹

Example Sentences

The genetic analysis shows the Xianbei people intermarried with ethnically Han Chinese when they migrated southward into northern China.

From Science Daily

Royal families commonly intermarried to maintain political alliances, which helps explain how Odenkirk is distantly related to .

From Salon

“We intermarried a lot with others who are here.”

From Seattle Times

Arriving Chinese immigrants and tourists are also attracted by the neighborhood’s less expensive hotels, apartments and offices, enabling them to do business, intermarry and study — conveniently near the Chinese Embassy.

From Washington Times

"On both sides of my family, my aunts and uncles intermarried," he said.

From BBC