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

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

California’s intrastate agreements are not well understood outside of California.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023

Southwest remains a minor player on California’s busiest intrastate route between San Francisco and Los Angeles, but it overwhelmingly dominates air travel at seven of California’s 10 busiest airports.

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2022

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

Hence state regulation of the intrastate activities may sometimes be overruled as an interference with federal regulation of the interstate commerce.

From Our Changing Constitution by Pierson, Charles Wheeler