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- [sit-ee]
- /ˈsɪt i/
- /ˌɪn.təˈsɪt.i/
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- [sit-ee]
- /ˈsɪt i/
Definitions of intercity word
- noun plural intercity a large or important town. 1
- noun plural intercity (in the U.S.) an incorporated municipality, usually governed by a mayor and a board of aldermen or councilmen. 1
- noun plural intercity the inhabitants of a city collectively: The entire city is mourning his death. 1
- noun plural intercity (in Canada) a municipality of high rank, usually based on population. 1
- noun plural intercity (in Great Britain) a borough, usually the seat of a bishop, upon which the dignity of the title has been conferred by the crown. 1
- noun plural intercity the City. the major metropolitan center of a region; downtown: I'm going to the City to buy clothes and see a show. the commercial and financial area of London, England. 1
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Origin of intercity
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English cite < Anglo-French, Old French cite(t) < Latin cīvitāt- (stem of cīvitās) citizenry, town, equivalent to cīvi(s) citizen + -tāt- -ty2
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Parts of speech for Intercity
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preposition
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intercity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
intercity usage trend in Literature
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noun intercity
- train — Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
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