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interisland

American  
[in-ter-ahy-luhnd] / ˌɪn tərˈaɪ lənd /

adjective

  1. being or operating between islands.

    interisland transportation.


Etymology

Origin of interisland

First recorded in 1855–60; inter- + island

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BC Ferries offers service from Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay, as well as an interisland ferry that makes the rounds between Salt Spring, Galiano, Mayne and Saturna islands.

From Seattle Times Feb. 3, 2023

A partial interisland quarantine was reinstated Aug. 11.

From Washington Times Aug. 31, 2020

Attorney General Clare Connors said people flying interisland should expect to have their temperature taken at the airport.

From Washington Times Jun. 1, 2020

At every step, she is beholden to the decidedly non-sympathetic interisland ferry schedule.

From Seattle Times Jun. 2, 2016

Probably an interisland cargo carrier of some kind.

From The Wailing Octopus by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)

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