Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

intergroup

American  
[in-ter-groop] / ˈɪn tərˈgrup /

adjective

Sociology.
  1. taking place or being between groups.

    intergroup relationships.


Etymology

Origin of intergroup

First recorded in 1880–85; inter- + group

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The general expectation is that intergroup conflict will have negative consequences for reproductive success.

From Science Daily Nov. 14, 2023

“Our results show that intergroup alliances can emerge without these behaviors, and from a social and mating system that is more chimpanzee-like,” Connor says.

From Science Magazine Aug. 29, 2022

As social psychologists who explore how intergroup dynamics affect organizational and consumer phenomena, we were fascinated by these questions.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2022

And Kushner signed on, in part, because he wanted to explore not only the persistence of intergroup hatred but also the way the story is framed by gentrification and economic striving.

From New York Times Nov. 30, 2021

In intergroup affairs, therefore, the relations sooner become impersonal and mechanical.

From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by Sumner, William Graham

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training