intrastate

American  

[in-truh-steyt] / ˌɪn trəˈsteɪt /

adjective

1. existing or occurring within the boundaries of a state, especially of the United States.

   intrastate commerce.

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intrastate British  

/ ˌɪntrəˈsteɪt /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or confined within a single state, esp a state of the US

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Etymology

Origin of intrastate

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; intra- + state

Compare meaning

How does intrastate compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• interstate vs. intrastate

Example Sentences

As a USC alum I’d hate it too if the Notre Dame rivalry went away, just as I hated losing the longer standing intrastate rivalries with Stanford and Cal.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2024

In February, the Federal Communications Commission published a proposed rule that, if finalized, would cap the cost of intrastate calls to and from people in jails and prisons.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2023

Southwest started in 1967 as a way to ferry passengers between Texas cities, inspired by California’s now-defunct Pacific Southwest Airlines, a pioneer of intrastate discount air travel.

From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2023

Jared Walczak, Tax Foundation vice president of state projects, chalked up the tax-cutting fervor to a perfect storm of pandemic revenue growth, high inflation, greater worker mobility and increased intrastate competition for employers and employees.

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2022

A state, to carry out its purposes of internal improvement, charters an intrastate railway or ferry company with power to charge tolls and exercise the right of eminent domain.

From Our Changing Constitution by Pierson, Charles Wheeler