intergalactic

[ in-ter-guh-lak-tik ]

adjective

1. of, existing, or occurring in the space between galaxies:

   The science-fiction movie was about an intergalactic war.

intergalactic

/ ˌɪntəɡəˈlæktɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or existing between two or more galaxies

   the dark clouds of intergalactic space

Word History and Origins

Origin of intergalactic¹

First recorded in 1925–30; inter- + galactic

Example Sentences

Lurking in the dark and empty expanse of intergalactic space, something was generating tremendous amounts of gravity to tug on the galaxies — yet it seemingly refused to interact with light or any other force.

From Los Angeles Times

It was good enough for the Green Cross Code man, but lacked the menace of an evil Jedi bent on intergalactic power.

From BBC

But they are a similar breed of working-class survivors exploited by Weyland-Yutani, the intergalactic mega-conglomerate chasing an annihilative parasite across space and centuries.

From Salon

These new passengers, however, don’t know that the intergalactic vessel also houses a vicious predator that we, the audience, are more than familiar with.

From Los Angeles Times

She’s a 7-foot-tall alien bird who emerges from an intergalactic portal to serve Harry a subpoena and quickly assumes human form.

From Los Angeles Times