interscholastic

[ in-ter-skuh-las-tik ]

adjective

1. between schools, or representative of different schools, especially secondary schools:

   interscholastic athletics.

interscholastic

/ ˌɪntəskəˈlæstɪk /

adjective

1. (of sports events, competitions, etc) occurring between two or more schools
2. representative of various schools

Word History and Origins

Origin of interscholastic¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; inter- + scholastic

Example Sentences

“The conclusion was that girls should not be involved in interscholastic and competitive athletics because it could affect their birthing capacity in later life,” Offenburger said.

From Seattle Times

Dunleavy has long expressed support for local control but said in written comments that “interscholastic activities are not confined within one school district.”

From Seattle Times

All told, at least 16 now have bans in effect covering at least high school interscholastic sports.

From Washington Times

The law applies to public school students in grades 7 through 12 who participate in interscholastic sports.

From Seattle Times

It is a private, nonprofit organization empowered to govern the state’s interscholastic sports.

From Seattle Times