intercommunal

adjective

in·ter·com·mu·nal ˌin-tər-kə-ˈmyü-nᵊl

-ˈkäm-yə-nᵊl

variants or less commonly inter-communal

: occurring or existing between two or more communities

intercommunal violence

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After years of civil war that featured sectarian massacres, intercommunal conflicts, and jihadist violence, Syrian opposition forces that swept into Damascus early Sunday and chased Mr. Assad into exile in Russia are now in control of much of the still-fragmented country. —

Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024 Something that began as a well-meaning intercommunal misfire might actually stoke the flames of a more direct conflict, or put you on the defensive. —

Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024 Yet the attacks, which often kill scores of civilians, have successfully increased intercommunal tensions and, in some cases, have even led to the expulsion of Shiites. —

Mohanad Hage Ali, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024 Understanding these dynamics can inform international efforts to promote human rights and foster intercommunal solidarity in heterogeneous societies. —

Türkay Salim Nefes, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for intercommunal