intercollegiate

adjective

in·​ter·​col·​le·​giate ˌin-tər-kə-ˈlē-jət How to pronounce intercollegiate (audio)
-jē-ət
: existing, carried on, or participating in activities between colleges
intercollegiate athletics

Examples of intercollegiate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In fact, at its most recent convention in January, the organization restated its hopes of regaining some of its power to regulate intercollegiate athletics. Cyntrice Thomas, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024 While only with us for a short time, Avery positively impacted her unit, her intercollegiate team, and her class. Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2024 There are thousands of other athletes across the state and around the country who have been transformed into Olympians (and received an education in the process) because of intercollegiate athletics. Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2024 Continue reading here Angel City box score NWSL standings THIS DATE IN SPORTS 1859 — Amherst defeats Williams 73-32 in the first intercollegiate baseball game. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for intercollegiate 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intercollegiate was circa 1874

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“Intercollegiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercollegiate. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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intercollegiate

adjective
in·​ter·​col·​le·​giate ˌint-ər-kə-ˈlē-j(ē-)ət How to pronounce intercollegiate (audio)
: existing or carried on between colleges
intercollegiate sports

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