in that . in that {conj.} For the reason that; because. I like the city, but I like the country better in that I have more friends in the country. Categories: add yours friends {conj.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: I Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss