Definition

Relating to or happening between different communities.

Example

The intercommunal meeting aimed to improve relations between the two groups.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new intercommunal event next week?

Yeah, I think it's a great idea to bring everyone together.

I agree! It could really help strengthen the bonds between our neighborhoods.

Exactly, and it might reduce some of the intercommunal tension we've seen lately.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intercommunal → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "communal" (from Latin "communis", meaning common or shared). The word describes something that exists or occurs between different communities.

Memory Tip

Think of things that happen 'between' ('inter-') different 'communities' ('communal') — that's what intercommunal means.

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