intrastate

adjective

in·​tra·​state ˌin-trə-ˈstāt How to pronounce intrastate (audio)
-(ˌ)trä-
: existing or occurring within a state
intrastate commerce

Examples of intrastate in a Sentence

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Both are among the intrastate routes airlines fly in Arizona. — Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026 The rest of the 65 were all intrastate conflicts — government forces fighting rebel groups within the country. — Kate Bartlett, NPR, 9 June 2026 The Penguins are 3-1 against their intrastate rival in the playoffs since 2005-06. — Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 Fragile health systems, roiling intrastate conflicts, and attacks on treatment facilities have compounded the challenge of containing the virus. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for intrastate

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intrastate was in 1903

Rhymes for intrastate

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“Intrastate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrastate. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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intrastate

adjective
in·​tra·​state ˌin-trə-ˈstāt How to pronounce intrastate (audio)
: existing or occurring within a state

Legal Definition

intrastate

adjective
in·​tra·​state ˌin-trə-ˈstāt, ˈin-trə-ˌstāt How to pronounce intrastate (audio)
: existing within a state
interstate and intrastate commerce
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