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

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

She said interscholastic bodies across the country are under increasing pressure from athletes and their parents to follow the Sunshine State’s lead.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026

Paying students to play sports is against state interscholastic rules.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025

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

I have left out entirely such acrobatic events as the hop, step, and jump, and throwing the baseball, because they are not athletic, and do not deserve to be recognized on any interscholastic programme.

From Harper's Round Table, July 9, 1895 by Various

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