intergalactic

[in-ter-guh-lak-tik]

adjective

1. of, existing, or occurring in the space between galaxies.

   The science-fiction movie was about an intergalactic war.

intergalactic

/ ˌɪntəɡəˈlæktɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or existing between two or more galaxies

   the dark clouds of intergalactic space

Word History and Origins

Origin of intergalactic¹

First recorded in 1925–30; inter- + galactic

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

Superman used to go after Nazis, Klansmen and intergalactic monsters; now, Superman — er, Cain — wants to go after Tamale Lady.

From Los Angeles Times

Addressing his followers in character as Blothar, Bishop called banners to an intergalactic crusade against the bill.

From Salon

The National Youth Orchestra play two of the world's most recognisable pieces of orchestral music, with an intergalactic theme.

From BBC

Astronomers say they are close to solving an intergalactic mystery about the creation of the universe's biggest galaxies which has puzzled experts for decades.

From Science Daily