Interestatal (en. Interstate)

/interesˈtatal/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Relationship or activity that occurs between two or more states.
Interstate commerce has grown significantly.
El comercio interestatal ha crecido significativamente.
A highway system that connects different states.
I took the interstate highway to travel to another region.
Tomé la autopista interestatal para viajar a otra región.

Etymology

From the prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'state' which refers to 'state.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Interstate commerce
Commercial transactions that occur between different states.
comercio interestatal
Interstate highway system
A network of routes that connect various states.
red interestatal de carreteras

Related Words

Interested
Referring to the relationship between states.
interestado
Interterritorial
Related between territories or regions.
interterritorial

Slang Meanings

Relationship between states in the context of public policy.
Federal government decisions affect interstate policies.
Las decisiones del gobierno federal afectan las políticas interestatales.
Cooperation between states for common projects.
States have formed an interstate agreement to improve infrastructure.
Los estados han formado un acuerdo interestatal para mejorar la infraestructura.