intercontinental

/ˌɪn.tɚ.kɑn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/

UK: /ˌɪn.tə.kɒn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/

ɪn · tɚ · kɑn · TꞮNƐN · təl (5 syllables)

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Definition

Taking place between two or more continents.

Etymology

From inter- + continental.

Example Sentences

  • "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."
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