intercollegiate
UK: ˌɪntəkəˈliːdʒiət | US: ˌɪntərkəˈliːdʒiət
adj. involving or representing multiple colleges or universities
adj. existing or occurring between colleges
The word "intercollegiate" combines the Latin prefix "inter-" (meaning "between") with "collegiate," derived from "college" (from Latin "collegium," a community or society). The suffix "-ate" forms an adjective. The term emerged in the 19th century to describe activities (e.g., sports, debates) conducted between different colleges, reflecting the growing interaction among academic institutions.
The intercollegiate debate competition attracted teams from over 20 universities.
She earned a scholarship for her performance in intercollegiate athletics.
The intercollegiate research project fostered collaboration between MIT and Harvard.
Intercollegiate rivalries often intensify during football season.
The conference promoted intercollegiate exchanges to enhance academic diversity.