Intercontinental

//ˌɪn.tə.kɒn.tɪˈnɛn.təl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Taking place between two or more continents. not-comparable

    "Not so much wedded as welded to their airline seats, he and his amanuensis see the cities of the future as ‘glocal’ phenomena, where high-density urban centres are air-linked to intercontinental faubourgs."

  2. 2
    Having the ability to travel between continents. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    extending or taking place between or among continents wordnet

Synonyms

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world wide

Example

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"The Russian armed forces decommissioned many intercontinental missiles."

Etymology

From inter- + continental.

Related phrases

intercontinental ballistic missile

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