Intercontinental
/ˌɪn.tə.kɒn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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 Having the ability to travel between continents. not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 extending or taking place between or among continents wordnet
Antonyms
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More examples"The Russian armed forces decommissioned many intercontinental missiles."
Etymology
From inter- + continental.