intergalactic

adjective

in·​ter·​ga·​lac·​tic ˌin-tər-gə-ˈlak-tik How to pronounce intergalactic (audio)
1
: situated in or relating to the spaces between galaxies
2
: of, relating to, or occurring in outer space
intergalactic battles

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The most anticipated books of the summer include R.F. Kuang’s eagerly awaited return to her fantasy roots, an intergalactic romance from Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Gary Shteyngart’s first novel since 2021’s Our Country Friends. Shannon Carlin, Time, 22 May 2025 Despite its intergalactic trappings and setting in paradise, Lilo & Stitch is a movie about things far more relatable to our daily lives than daring adventures or happily-ever-afters. EW.com, 20 May 2025 The tone of the series featuring intergalactic space cops has already been compared to one of HBO’s most celebrated franchises, True Detective, and Hawes recognizes the comparison, as well as its distinction. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025 In Green Lantern, Reynolds portrayed Hal Jordan, a test pilot who is granted superpowers and joins an intergalactic police force via an all-powerful green ring that grants him his powers. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intergalactic

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of intergalactic was in 1928

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“Intergalactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergalactic. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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intergalactic

adjective
in·​ter·​ga·​lac·​tic ˌint-ər-gə-ˈlak-tik How to pronounce intergalactic (audio)
: located in or relating to the spaces between galaxies

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