Intermarry (Verb)
Meaning
Marry within the same ethnic, social, or family group.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Marriages between cousins in some royal families were not uncommon, as they often chose to intermarry to preserve wealth and power.
- Some ethnic groups historically intermarry within their own communities due to strong cultural or family ties.
- The family had a long tradition of intermarrying with neighboring landowners to strengthen business alliances.
- They tend to intermarry within their clan, which helps to secure family assets.
- High social status often leads people to intermarry within their exclusive social circle to maintain their privileged position.