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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

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Prejudice and fear have always been at the core of intergroup hostilities.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2024

Viewers looking for applications to the real world can discuss the importance of diplomacy and collaboration, as well as the idea of intergroup understanding among people of color.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2022

“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

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