Definition

To marry someone from a different group or community, often referring to different cultures or families.

Example

In some cultures, families encourage their children to intermarry to strengthen ties between communities.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard that families often intermarry to strengthen their bonds.

Yeah, it’s pretty common in some cultures.

It makes sense, especially to keep traditions alive.

Exactly, and it can bring different backgrounds together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intermarry → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "marry" (from Old English "merran", meaning to unite in marriage). The word describes the act of marrying between different groups or families.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'uniting' ('marry') 'between' ('inter-') different groups — that's what intermarry means.

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