intergalactic

adjective

in·​ter·​ga·​lac·​tic ˌin-tər-gə-ˈlak-tik How to pronounce intergalactic (audio)
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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That means this hypervelocity star and its planet could be destined to escape the Milky Way and go intergalactic, though this process would take millions of years. Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025 Despite her intergalactic and superheroic adventures, Saldaña is still a Queens girl at heart. Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025 Building an intergalactic factory is a power trip, and each game takes place in a different universe. David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025 Editors’ Picks Image ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ Michelle Yeoh stars as Philippa Georgiou, a wanted criminal who reluctantly joins an intergalactic spy agency, in this spinoff directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi. The New York Times, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for intergalactic 

Word History

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 19 Feb. 2025.

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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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