intercollegiate

[ in-ter-kuh-lee-jit, -jee-it ]

adjective

1. taking place between or participating in activities between different colleges:

   intercollegiate athletics.

2. of, relating to, or representative of two or more colleges.

intercollegiate

/ ˌɪntəkəˈliːdʒɪɪt /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or conducted between two or more colleges or universities

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercollegiate¹

First recorded in 1870–75; inter- + collegiate

Example Sentences

“At a time of tremendous turbulence within the intercollegiate athletics enterprise, we are making a strong statement that St. Bonaventure continues to be on the forefront of change,” Beretta said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

He was accepted into UW’s one-year intercollegiate athletic leadership graduate program in late February.

From Seattle Times

“They’ve done the most of any intercollegiate basketball program in the history of basketball, men or women,” Bruno said.

From Seattle Times

Tennessee’s law states that compensation cannot be provided in exchange for athletic performance in order to “maintain a clear separation between amateur intercollegiate athletics and professional sports.”

From New York Times

The athletic conference that became the Pac-12 began in 1915, an agreement between the University of Washington, the University of Oregon, Oregon State and Cal for their intercollegiate sports teams to play one another.

From Seattle Times