# intergalactic

/ˌɪntəɡɐlˈæktɪk/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/intergalactic
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

relating to the space between galaxies. You use this to describe things that are very large or happen across the entire universe.

For teachers: relating to the space between galaxies or the entire universe. Often used to describe vast distances or cosmic-scale phenomena.

## Examples

- The telescope can see intergalactic clouds of gas.
- Astronomers are studying intergalactic dust to understand how galaxies form and evolve over billions of years.
- The probe was designed to travel at a speed sufficient to reach intergalactic space within a human lifetime, though such a journey remains a theoretical challenge for current propulsion technology.

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