intergalactic

adjective

in·​ter·​ga·​lac·​tic ˌin-tər-gə-ˈlak-tik How to pronounce intergalactic (audio)
Synonyms of intergalacticnext
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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This name gained popularity in 1978, not too long after Carrie Fisher played the intergalactic princess. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026 Brought to life along with Roach and visual artist Nadia Lee Cohen, the campaign featured a short film starring the actress, along with three other crew members, gearing up for a trip to space for an intergalactic expedition. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Prior to this point, the Dead were intergalactic musical trailblazers with a grounding in the earthy rhythm and blues of this world of ours. Colin Fleming, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026 Moranis will reprise his role in the goofy intergalactic adventure as Lord Dark Helmet alongside Bill Pullman as Lone Starr, Daphne Zuniga as Princess Vespa, and George Wyner as Colonel Sandurz. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intergalactic

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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 Apr. 2026.

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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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