intergroup

adjective

in·​ter·​group ˌin-tər-ˈgrüp How to pronounce intergroup (audio)
variants or less commonly inter-group
: existing or occurring between two or more social groups
intergroup rivalries
fostering intergroup dialogue

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intergroup was in 1900

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“Intergroup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergroup. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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