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intercontinental

in·ter·con·tinental

UK/ˌɪn.tə.kɒn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/ US/ˌɪn.tɚ.kɑn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/ rare

adjective

1.

extending or taking place between or among continents

  • “intercontinental exploration”
  • “intercontinental flights”
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Origin

From inter- + continental.

Phrases

  • intercontinental ballistic missile

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