interstate
UK: ˌɪntəˈsteɪt | US: ˌɪntərˈsteɪt
adj. involving or connecting two or more states (especially in the U.S.)
n. (U.S.) a highway system connecting states
Derived from Latin inter ("between") + status ("condition, position"), via Old French estat. The term emerged in American English to describe systems (e.g., highways) or agreements spanning state boundaries. The morpheme inter- is a productive prefix in English (e.g., international), while state retains its core meaning of a governed territory.
The interstate highway reduced travel time between Texas and New Mexico.
They formed an interstate compact to manage water resources.
Truck drivers often prefer interstate routes for long hauls.
The lawsuit became an interstate matter involving three states.
Interstate commerce is regulated by federal laws.