🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

treno intercity

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈtrɛ.no in.tɛrˈʧi.ti

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Intercity Train/ˈɪn.tərˌsɪ.ti treɪn/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
Full Thesaurus
🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il treno intercity arriva in orario."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A train service that operates between major cities, typically offering faster travel times than local trains.

    "The intercity train from London to Manchester departs every hour."
  2. 2

    A type of train designed for long-distance travel, often with fewer stops compared to regional services.

    "Passengers prefer the intercity train for its comfort and speed on long journeys."

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'intercity' combines the prefix 'inter-', meaning 'between', from Latin 'inter', and 'city', derived from Old French 'cite', which has roots in Latin 'civitas'. The phrase 'intercity train' emerged in the mid-20th century as rail networks expanded to connect major urban centers.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Intercity Train"?

Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Intercity Train"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Intercity Train" Synonym Map