intergroup

American  

[in-ter-groop] / ˈɪn tərˈgrup /

adjective

Sociology.

1. taking place or being between groups.

   intergroup relationships.

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Etymology

Origin of intergroup

First recorded in 1880–85; inter- + group

Example Sentences

“Chimpanzee intergroup encounters are not possible,” Mouginot explains.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 12, 2024

However, researchers say this is the first evidence for an animal other than humans making strategic use of elevation to assess the risks of "intergroup conflict."

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2023

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

With her team she has developed a Web-based and teacher-led program designed to promote intergroup friendships and reduce prejudice and bias.

From Washington Post • Sep. 19, 2021

We cannot follow the customs which thence arose, because the phenomena have been reported to us without distinction between intragroup and intergroup transactions.

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