intergroup
- noun
- /ˌɪntərˈɡruːp/
- According to Corollary 1, successful intergroup discrimination may lead to an increase in self-esteem; according to Corollary 2, low or threatened self-esteem may motivate increased intergroup discrimination.
- intergroup discrimination
Examples
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Hypothesis 6: Intergroup discrimination is positively related to posttest self-esteem.
Academic text (2001) -
According to Corollary 1, successful intergroup discrimination may lead to an increase in self-esteem; according to Corollary 2, low or threatened self-esteem may motivate increased intergroup discrimination.
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The annual sports festival included an intergroup match where students from different schools competed against each other.
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During the conference, there was an intergroup discussion focused on improving cooperation between community organizations.
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The researchers organized an intergroup event to address the challenges faced by various cultural groups in the city.
Synonyms
A group of people who come together for a planned purpose or to be social
A meeting of people for a social or special purpose
A game or series played between teams from different leagues
A competition between different school classes
A competition or event held between universities
A match or contest between teams from different clubs
A meeting where people come together for social or religious reasons
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Intergroup breaks into inter- 'between' and group 'a set of people', so you can remember it as an event or meeting 'between groups'. That is why an intergroup can mean a match or meeting that brings different teams or groups together.