intercommunal

IPA/ˌɪn.təˈkɒm.jə.nəl/
IPA/ˌɪn.t̬ɚ.kəˈmjuː.nəl/

intercommunal — adjective

  • intercommunalpositive
  • more intercommunalcomparative
  • most intercommunalsuperlative

1. describing events, relationships, or situations that involve two or more groups

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing events, relationships, or situations that involve two or more groups inhabiting the same geographic region but belonging to distinct cultural, religious, or ethnic backgrounds — for example, intercommunal violence, dialogue, or cooperation.

例句

Lien's family fled their home after three days of intense intercommunal fighting in the district.

collocation: intercommunal fighting

Hari and Rachid organized an intercommunal festival for Hindu and Muslim families in their town.

collocation: intercommunal festival

同義詞
  • cross-community

    nearly identical meaning; more common in British English, especially in Northern Ireland context

  • interethnic

    narrower; refers specifically to ethnic groups rather than any type of community

  • interfaith

    narrower; limited to religious communities

反義詞
  • intracommunal

    happening within a single community rather than between communities

文法句型

intercommunal + noun

用法筆記

Common in news reporting and academic writing about conflict resolution, peacebuilding, or urban planning.

常見錯誤

❌The two groups had an intercommunal meeting inside their own village.
✅The two groups had an intercommunal meeting that brought people from both villages together.
💡intercommunal always involves more than one community, not a single community.