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intergalactic

/ˌɪntərɡəˈlæktɪk/
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Adverb:intergalactically
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• adjective

1

Situated, occurring, or operating between two or more galaxies.

Example

"Astronomers used the space telescope to study the faint clouds of intergalactic gas and dust."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In astronomy, 'intergalactic' specifically refers to space or phenomena occurring between two or more separate galaxies, whereas 'interstellar' refers to space between stars within the same galaxy.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the Latin prefix 'inter-' (meaning 'between') and 'galactic', which derives from the Ancient Greek 'galaktikos' ('milky'), in reference to the Milky Way.

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