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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Torres, the writer and comedian known for his eccentric makeup, turned himself into an intergalactic vampire, wearing spells of silver and purple shadow on his forehead, nose and under-eyes. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 18 July 2025 Superman really wants to bring a rampaging kaiju to an intergalactic zoo. Darren Franich, Vulture, 16 July 2025 Fillion's long history in the Green Lantern Corps, the intergalactic league of space cops, played out largely in animation. EW.com, 10 July 2025 The intergalactic adventure has generated just $54 million in North America and $96 million globally. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 July 2025 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 25 Jul. 2025.

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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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