exogamous

🇺🇸 /ekˈsɑːɡəməs/ 🇬🇧 /ekˈsɒɡəməs/
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adjective
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marrying someone from outside your own social group

In many cultures, it is common to practice exogamous marriages to strengthen ties with other communities.

translation

adj. marrying someone from outside your own social group