intrastate

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From intra- +‎ state.

Adjective[edit]

intrastate (not comparable)

  1. Within a sovereign state or country.
    Intrastate war is now the dominant form of military conflict in international politics.
  2. (US) Within a state.
    This isn't an interstate highway so it must be only an intrastate road.

Noun[edit]

intrastate (plural intrastates)

  1. (US) A highway completely within a state (not an interstate).