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Definition of intercounty

intercounty

/ˌɪntərˈkaʊnti/
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intercounty Lexical Profile

intercounty Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Existing, occurring, or operating between or among two or more counties.

Example

"The new commuter rail line will significantly improve intercounty transit for thousands of daily workers."


2

Irish Denoting the highest level of Gaelic games competition, contested by representative teams selected from different counties.

Example

"After years of excelling for his local club, the young midfielder was called up to the senior intercounty hurling squad."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'intercounty' (occurring between two or more different counties) with 'intracounty' (occurring entirely within the boundaries of a single county).

• Rhymes for intercounty

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intercounty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intercounty
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