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intercolonial

American  
[in-ter-kuh-loh-nee-uhl] / ˌɪn tər kəˈloʊ ni əl /

adjective

  1. between colonies, as of one country.

  2. of or relating to two or more colonies.


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Etymology

Origin of intercolonial

First recorded in 1850–55; inter- + colonial

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Researchers say this can be explained by the "intercolonial trade that occurred primarily between 1619 and 1807".

From BBC Jul. 24, 2020

Emphasizing intercolonial solidarity, it gave the army’s command to George Washington.

From Textbooks Jan. 18, 2018

Like the Stamp Act, the Coercive Acts inspired American leaders to call an intercolonial meeting to plan common action.

From Textbooks Jan. 18, 2018

Acting on his own authority, Leisler assumed the role of King William’s governor and organized intercolonial military action independent of British authority.

From Textbooks Dec. 30, 2014

It has been shown that the intercolonial conflicts were of no advantage to the colonies which were dragged into them and suffered greatly therefrom.

From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Morris, Charles

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