APEC

[ ey-pek ]

noun

1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: an association that promotes economic growth and free trade among member states that border the Pacific Ocean.

APEC

/ ˈeɪpɛk /

acronym for

1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
2. (in Canada) Atlantic Provinces Economic Council

Word History and Origins

Origin of APEC¹

First recorded in 1989

Example Sentences

Even Xi chimed in on the debate the other day by saying that the blue in ‘APEC blue’ should remain permanent.

From The Daily Beast

However, one thing is clear at APEC this year: nobody is having a good time.

From The Daily Beast

This year APEC seemed to stand for: Asian People Exasperated with China.

From The Daily Beast

Watch live video of her keynote speech at the APEC Women and the Economy Summit.

From The Daily Beast

APEC says that the health sector is the largest of its 21-nation Pacific Rim economy.

From The Daily Beast