intercity
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3.1
- noun
- /ˌɪntərˈsɪti/
:
servicio interurbano
- Air transportation has evolved into a very important intercity passenger mode in the Soviet Union.
- intercity transportation
Examples
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In the last two decades, trucks' share of intercity freight movement has increased from 22% to 25% of total ton-miles.
Academic text (1990) -
Although private companies provide the vehicles and drivers, even rural intercity buses are mostly funded by the central governments.
Blog text (23) -
So if it's an intercity train, it's higher floor, you have more space.
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The intercity bus runs along this route.
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But, assuming electric passenger rail is built, most intercity travel will shift to that.
Blog text (6) -
Two and one-half hours later, on the InterCity via the Edinburgh route, you arrive in Newcastle.
Academic text (1994) -
The Birmingham Intercity Special is just leaving from Blackwall Cove.
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Wanderu aims to be the Kayak of intercity rail and bus travel.
Blog text (10) -
Police are urging motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary and, if it is essential, to use only minor roads and leave motorways and intercity trunk routes clear for official traffic.
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The intercity bus departs from downtown every morning at 8 AM.
Synonyms
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3.2
A fast service or vehicle that stops only a few times
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1.3
A large comfortable vehicle like a bus or long train carriage
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2.8
A national train service that carries people between cities in the United States
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6.4
A vehicle that carries people between towns and cities
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Morphology
Etymology
Intercity comes from the parts inter- meaning 'between' and city meaning 'town'. A helpful way to remember it is the same inter- in international — an intercity is a long-distance train or bus that travels 'between' cities.