marry out

The phrase "marry out" often refers to marrying someone from a different social, cultural, or religious background, highlighting the diversity in relationships.

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Definition

B2Sociology

(general)To marry someone from a different social, cultural, or religious background.

Example

  • She chose to marry out, finding love with someone from a different religion.

B2Family

(general)To marry someone who is not from one's own family or close community.

Example

  • He decided to marry out, breaking away from the family's tradition of arranged marriages.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "marry out":

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