intercollegiate
adjective/ˌɪntərˌkəˈlidʒɪɪt/
Frequency rank: #18,046 most common English word
Meaning
Existing or conducted between different colleges or universities.
Example sentence
She trained hard all year to compete in intercollegiate athletics championships.
Synonyms & related words
- collegiate
- interscholastic
- varsity
- competitive
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