intergalactic

adjective

in·​ter·​ga·​lac·​tic ˌin-tər-gə-ˈlak-tik How to pronounce intergalactic (audio)
1
: situated in or relating to the spaces between galaxies
2
: of, relating to, or occurring in outer space
intergalactic battles

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In addition to Disney Treasure’s industry-leading kids clubs, there’s the Marvel Super Hero Academy, plus intergalactic fun at Star Wars: Cargo Bay. Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024 What used to be a term coined for intergalactic vibes is now normalizing itself among other hues in the home (but this gifting theme is still out of this world). Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024 Granted, Prophecy is yet another chapter of Hollywood’s infatuation with IP, but it’s also yielded a lavish little soap opera where Emily Watson is a super-powered leader of an all-female finishing school for young intergalactic mages. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024 He’s been celebrated by critics and curators for concocting sprawling narratives involving competing life forces and intergalactic travel. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for intergalactic 

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of intergalactic was in 1928

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“Intergalactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergalactic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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intergalactic

adjective
in·​ter·​ga·​lac·​tic ˌint-ər-gə-ˈlak-tik How to pronounce intergalactic (audio)
: located in or relating to the spaces between galaxies

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