intercolonial

[ in-ter-kuh-loh-nee-uhl ]

adjective

1. between colonies, as of one country.
2. of or relating to two or more colonies.

Other Words From

• inter·co·loni·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercolonial¹

First recorded in 1850–55; inter- + colonial

Example Sentences

Researchers say this can be explained by the "intercolonial trade that occurred primarily between 1619 and 1807".

From BBC

And then there’s SpaceX’s other huge project to consider: the development of the company’s next big rocket, the Mars Colonial Transporter / the Intercolonial Transport System / the BFR / Starship / Super Heavy.

From The Verge

It will be noticed that the list of the Intercolonial Boring Company includes three bores in South Australia:—

From Project Gutenberg

It is to be straightened and deepened, so that the largest liners are to come up to the city, as already do 2000-ton intercolonial steamers.

From Project Gutenberg

Brydges, Esq., and R. Luttrell, Esq., of the Intercolonial Railway, who promptly placed fast trains at the service of the Relief Committee, and forwarded free passengers and supplies.

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