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intergroup Definition

inter·group (in′tər gro̵̅o̅p′)

adjective

between, among, or involving different groups, specif. different social, ethnic, or racial groups

intergroup Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • conflict: The obverse of the unity of the group is the potential for intergroup conflict.
  • relation: Improving intergroup relations in Northern Ireland has been on the policy agenda for many years.
  • contact: At the moment I suspect that in Northern Ireland intergroup contact is more likely to take place between atypical members of the two groups.
  • attitude: There was however no support for the idea that either attitudes toward contact or reported contact itself played a role in determining intergroup attitudes.
  • behavior: Tajfel Henri ( 1974 ) Social identity and intergroup behavior.
  • communication: The implications for programs aimed at improving intergroup communication and reducing intergroup tension within Northern Ireland are important.