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Definition of intercollegiate
intercollegiate
/ˌɪn.tɚ.kəˈliː.dʒi.ət/
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intercollegiate Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
6
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• adjective
1
Existing, occurring, or conducted between different colleges or universities.
Example
"The university's debate club won first place at the national intercollegiate tournament."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'intercollegiate' (occurring between different colleges or universities) with 'intramural' (occurring within the walls of a single college or school).
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intercollegiate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intercollegiate