marry in
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Marry someone who belongs to the same group, religion, or culture as you.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
neutral
To marry someone who belongs to the same religious, ethnic, or social community as oneself.
"Her family strongly encouraged her to marry in, preferring she choose a partner from the same faith."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Often used in sociological, religious, or anthropological discussions about endogamy. Less common in everyday speech. The proverb 'Marry in, marry out' reflects traditional attitudes. More common in British English than American English.
Commonly used with
faith community religion tribe group family
Forms
Base
marry in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
marries in
he/she/it
Past simple
married in
yesterday
Past participle
married in
have + pp
-ing form
marrying in
continuous
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Synonyms
marry within one's group practice endogamy keep within the community
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