Meaning & use
intramural
Organized within a single school, university, or institution, especially describing sports competitions.
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She joined an intramural volleyball league at her university last fall.
Intramural sports let students compete without the pressure of varsity-level tryouts.
A note on using this word
Contrasts with intercollegiate or interscholastic sports, which involve competition between different schools.
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Words with an opposite meaning
intercollegiate
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