Definition

A type of marriage that occurs between individuals from different cultural, ethnic, or religious backgrounds.

Example

Intermarriage can help promote understanding and acceptance between different communities.

Conversation

Have you heard about my cousin's intermarriage?

No, I didn't know she was getting married to someone from a different culture.

Yeah, it's pretty exciting, actually.

I think intermarriage can really bring new traditions into families.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intermarriage → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "marriage" (from Old French *mariage*, meaning the state of being married). The word refers to the act of marrying between different groups or communities.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'marrying' ('mariage') 'between' ('inter-') different groups — that's what intermarriage means.

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