intermarriage
/ˌɪntərˈmærɪdʒ/
noun
- Marriage between people of different races, religions, or social groups.
- Intermarriage between different ethnic groups has become more common in many countries.
- The community encouraged intermarriage to promote cultural understanding.
- Historically, intermarriage was often forbidden by law in some regions.
- Marriage between people who are closely related, such as cousins.
- The small island population had a high rate of intermarriage due to isolation.
- Intermarriage among close relatives can increase the risk of genetic disorders.
- In some royal families, intermarriage was practiced to keep power within the dynasty.
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