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Definition of intermarry

intermarry

/ˌɪn.tɚˈmɛr.i/
in · ter · mar · ry
Adjective:intermarried
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Past Simple:intermarried
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Past Participle:intermarried
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Present Participle:intermarrying
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• verb

1

To become connected by marriage between members of different religious, racial, ethnic, or social groups.

Example

"Over several generations, the new immigrants began to intermarry with the local population."

2

To marry within the same family, clan, or closely related group.

Example

"European royal families frequently chose to intermarry in order to preserve political alliances and dynastic wealth."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Intermarry' can refer either to exogamy (marrying someone from a different social, religious, or ethnic group) or to endogamy (marrying within the same close-knit family, royal dynasty, or clan), so context or a clarifying preposition ('with' vs. 'within') is often required.

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• Nearby Words

interlocking
interloper
interlude
intermarry
intermediary
intermediate
intermediator

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix 'inter-' (meaning 'between' or 'mutually') and the verb 'marry' (from Old French 'marier', ultimately from Latin 'maritare', meaning 'to wed').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intermarry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intermarry
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