Intrastate

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A highway completely within a state (not an interstate). US
Adjective
  1. 1
    Within a sovereign state or country. not-comparable

    "Intrastate war is now the dominant form of military conflict in international politics."

  2. 2
    Within a state. US, not-comparable

    "This isn't an interstate highway so it must be only an intrastate road."

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or existing within the boundaries of a state wordnet

Example

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"Intrastate war is now the dominant form of military conflict in international politics."

Etymology

From intra- + state.

Related phrases

sovereign state

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