intermural

[ in-ter-myoor-uhl ]

/ ˌɪn tərˈmyʊər əl /

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adjective

of, relating to, or taking place between two or more institutions, cities, etc.: an intermural track meet.

occurring or being between walls, as of buildings or cities: a narrow, intermural forecourt.

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Origin of intermural

First recorded in 1650–60, intermural is from the Latin word intermūrālis between walls. See inter-, mural

intermural , intramural