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intercontinental

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪntərkɑːntɪˈnɛntəl/ · UK /ˌɪntəkɒntɪˈnentəl/

intercontinental means: Happening or connecting places on different continents.

adjective

BETWEEN CONTINENTSC1

Happening or connecting places on different continents.

  • She booked an intercontinental flight.
  • Intercontinental trade brought new goods to the city.
  • The airline plans to add two intercontinental routes next year.

Common phrases: intercontinental flight, intercontinental trade, intercontinental route

LONG RANGEC1

Able to travel from one continent to another.

  • The military tested an intercontinental missile.
  • This intercontinental aircraft can fly thousands of kilometers without refueling.
  • The country developed intercontinental bombers with much longer ranges.

Common phrases: intercontinental missile, intercontinental bomber, intercontinental aircraft

Questions about intercontinental

What does intercontinental mean?

Happening or connecting places on different continents.

What is intercontinental in other languages?

Türkçe: kıtalar arası · Español: intercontinental · Français: intercontinental · Deutsch: interkontinental · Italiano: intercontinentale · 日本語: 大陸間の

How do you pronounce intercontinental?

In American English /ˌɪntərkɑːntɪˈnɛntəl/; in British English /ˌɪntəkɒntɪˈnentəl/.

How do you use intercontinental in a sentence?

She booked an intercontinental flight. Intercontinental trade brought new goods to the city.

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