intermarriage

noun

in·​ter·​mar·​riage ˌin-tər-ˈmer-ij How to pronounce intermarriage (audio)
-ˈma-rij
1
2
: marriage between members of different groups

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And Viserys coveting Dany was a sadistic example of his own obsolescence; while intermarriage may have been common for House Targaryen decades ago, Viserys clinging to customs of the past was a sign of his own unfitness to rule in the present. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2024 Similarly, Hispanic intermarriage may have the effect of weakening a sense of distinct Hispanic or Latino identity as multiracial identity rises and diverse families grow, Lopez told me. Christian Paz, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Originating in Egypt in the 11th century, the group practices an offshoot of Islam which permits no converts – either to or from the religion – and no intermarriage. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 28 July 2024 Their analysis examines a number of measures, including education levels, language usage, socioeconomic status, intermarriage, residential segregation, ethnic identity, and political participation. Michael Aguilar, JSTOR Daily, 26 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for intermarriage 

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of intermarriage was in 1579

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“Intermarriage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intermarriage. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

intermarriage

noun
in·​ter·​mar·​riage ˌint-ər-ˈmar-ij How to pronounce intermarriage (audio)
: marriage between members of different groups

Medical Definition

intermarriage

noun
in·​ter·​mar·​riage ˌint-ər-ˈmar-ij How to pronounce intermarriage (audio)
1
: marriage between members of different groups
2
: marriage within a specific group : endogamy
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