Definition

Relating to activities or competitions that involve two or more colleges.

Example

The intercollegiate debate competition attracted participants from several universities.

Conversation

Did you hear about the intercollegiate tournament happening next month?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds really exciting.

I think it’s great that colleges are collaborating like this.

Absolutely! It really brings a sense of community among the schools.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intercollegiate → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "collegium" (from Latin, meaning a group of colleagues or associates). The word describes activities or competitions that occur between different colleges or institutions.

Memory Tip

Think of activities that happen 'between' ('inter-') different 'colleges' ('collegium') — that's what intercollegiate means.

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