intermarry

American

[in-ter-mar-ee] / ˌɪn tərˈmær i /

verb (used without object)

to become connected by marriage, as two families, tribes, castes, or religions.
to marry within one's family.
to marry outside one's religion, ethnic group, etc.
to marry.

intermarry British

/ ˌɪntəˈmærɪ /

verb

(of different groups, races, religions, creeds, etc) to become connected by marriage
to marry within one's own family, clan, group, etc

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intermarriage

noun

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Etymology

Origin of intermarry

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

Example Sentences

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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 • Apr. 28, 2023

They intermarry and convert into an uneasy blend of Jewish, Protestant and Catholic, celebrating Christmas and gathering for a Seder.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2022

They did not intermarry much and kept to themselves.

From Science Magazine • May 17, 2018

They are bound forever to help one another in any way they can - but never to intermarry.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2013

Did the last Greenland Norse starve to death, attempt to sail off, intermarry with Eskimos, or succumb to disease or Eskimo arrows?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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