intercollegiate

American  

[in-ter-kuh-lee-jit, -jee-it] / ˌɪn tər kəˈli dʒɪt, -dʒi ɪt /

adjective

1. taking place between or participating in activities between different colleges.

   intercollegiate athletics.

2. of, relating to, or representative of two or more colleges.

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intercollegiate British  

/ ˌɪntəkəˈliːdʒɪɪt /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or conducted between two or more colleges or universities

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Etymology

Origin of intercollegiate

First recorded in 1870–75; inter- + collegiate

Example Sentences

“At a time of tremendous turbulence within the intercollegiate athletics enterprise, we are making a strong statement that St. Bonaventure continues to be on the forefront of change,” Beretta said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2024

“They’ve done the most of any intercollegiate basketball program in the history of basketball, men or women,” Bruno said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Tennessee’s law states that compensation cannot be provided in exchange for athletic performance in order to “maintain a clear separation between amateur intercollegiate athletics and professional sports.”

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2024

“It’s also about the changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics, and making sure that schools are set up for the most success possible in the long term.”

From Washington Times • Aug. 7, 2023

But Harvard and Yale did not row in any kind of intercollegiate championship regatta beyond their own annual match, and there was no semblance of a national championship event until 1895.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown