interscholastic

American  

[in-ter-skuh-las-tik] / ˌɪn tər skəˈlæs tɪk /

adjective

1. between schools, or representative of different schools, especially secondary schools.

   interscholastic athletics.

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interscholastic British  

/ ˌɪntəskəˈlæstɪk /

adjective

1. (of sports events, competitions, etc) occurring between two or more schools

2. representative of various schools

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Etymology

Origin of interscholastic

First recorded in 1895–1900; inter- + scholastic

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Example Sentences

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interscholastic

One varsity player took his frustrations to interscholastic authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

To align with the new policy, the Florida High School Athletic Association, the main interscholastic organization for public and private schools, dissolved its transfer regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026

In this academic year alone, interscholastic officials have recorded 7,028 athletic transfers, up from 5,688 last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026

Lorey was kicked out of the state championships Saturday after handing out fliers urging people to sign a petition calling on the interscholastic federation to change its policies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025

For a similar reason McMahon, the Brooklyn interscholastic champion, will be absent.

From Harper's Round Table, August 13, 1895 by Various

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