intercourse (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/

Definition

The mutual dealing or interaction between persons or groups.

Examples

• The organization promotes international intercourse between artists.

• There was little social intercourse between the classes.

• The novel explores the complex intercourse of ideas in the scientific community.

How to Use intercourse

intercourse between [plural noun] (prepositional phrase)

describing the amount of interaction between groups — "There is little intercourse between the two departments."

intercourse of [noun] (prepositional phrase)

describing the exchange or mixing of things — "The book examines the intercourse of different cultures."

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