Meaning of inter in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪnˈtər/

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  1. Verb

    inter

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French enterrer, based on Latin in-‘into’ + terra‘earth’

    Definitions

    1. place in a grave or tomb

    Examples

    • « Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square »
    • « The pharaos were entombed in the pyramids »
    • « My grandfather was laid to rest last Sunday »

    Derived terms

Famous quotes

  • « Yes, I don't believe that the inter-Korean relationship has, quote, 'deteriorated' since I assumed office. Rather I believe that the relationship between the two Koreas is entering into a new phase - a time of transition. And so I think that the North Koreans are trying to see what they can build with this, with my new administration. »
    Lee Myung-bak
  • « Ten years ago U.S. defence investment represented almost half of all defence expenditure in the whole alliance. Today it is 75%. This increasing economic gap may also lead to an increasing technology gap which will almost hamper the inter-operability between our forces. »
    Anders Fogh Rasmussen

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