interregional

adjective

in·​ter·​re·​gion·​al ˌin-tər-ˈrēj-nəl How to pronounce interregional (audio)
-ˈrē-jə-nᵊl
variants or less commonly inter-regional
: occurring between, or existing between two or more regions
interregional communication/trade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Previous federal efforts aimed at stimulating interregional transmission investment like FERC Order 1000 have unfortunately not been up to the task. Energy Innovation: Policy And Technology, Forbes, 16 June 2021 At this point, Canadians are still being advised to avoid international travel; restrictions on interregional adventures are also in effect. Courtney Shea, refinery29.com, 14 May 2021 But interregional tournaments and out-of-state games are discouraged. Steve Karnowski And Mohamed Ibrahim, Star Tribune, 6 Jan. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interregional was in 1871

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Cite this Entry

“Interregional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interregional. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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