Meaning & use

intramural

adjective·Academic

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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