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."
inseparable
marry out
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
To marry someone from outside one's own community, religion, or social group.
In plain English
Marry someone who belongs to a different religion, culture, or group from yours.
What does "marry out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "marry out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
faith religion community tribe group tradition
How to conjugate "marry out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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marry outside one's group practice exogamy wed outside the community
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