marry out
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Marry someone who belongs to a different religion, culture, or group from yours.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
neutral
To marry a person who does not belong to one's own religious, ethnic, or cultural community.
"Traditionally, members of the community were discouraged from marrying out."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Used mainly in sociological, anthropological, and religious contexts. Describes exogamy — marriage outside one's social unit. Less common in everyday conversation. More common in British English.
Commonly used with
faith religion community tribe group tradition
Forms
Base
marry out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
marries out
he/she/it
Past simple
married out
yesterday
Past participle
married out
have + pp
-ing form
marrying out
continuous
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Synonyms
marry outside one's group practice exogamy wed outside the community
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