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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.


Other Word Forms

  • intercolonially adverb

Etymology

Origin of intercolonial

First recorded in 1850–55; inter- + colonial

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

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

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

There is nothing finer in our country's history than the attitude of the New England colonists during the intercolonial wars.

From Craftsmanship in Teaching by Bagley, William Chandler