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intergalactic space

American  
[in-ter-guh-lakt-ik spays] / ˌɪn tər gəˈlækt ɪk ˈspeɪs /

noun

  1. Astronomy. the space between galaxies.

intergalactic space Scientific  
/ ĭn′tər-gə-lăk′tĭk /

  1. See under space

Example Sentences

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The party was in a meandering warehouse converted to an intergalactic space station.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025

"Our findings show that quasars are capable of suppressing star formation in their host galaxies by ejecting molecular gas into intergalactic space."

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2024

According to The Official Monster Raving Loony Party website other policies include Wellingborough Golf Club being developed into an intergalactic space port and fishing made a spectator sport by introducing piranha into the River Nene.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2024

How exactly supermassive black holes manage to reach intergalactic space may have important implications for the host galaxies they leave behind.

From Scientific American • Apr. 10, 2023

A direct impact on one galaxy by another can send the constituent stars pouring and careening through intergalactic space, a galaxy wasted.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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