intercolonial
Americanadjective
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between colonies, as of one country.
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of or relating to two or more colonies.
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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 William Chandler Bagley
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