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Caricom

American

[kar-i-kom, kair-] / ˈkær ɪˌkɒm, ˈkɛər- /

Or CARICOM

noun

an economic association formed in 1974 by ten Caribbean nations.

CARICOM British

/ ˈkærɪˌkɒm /

acronym

Caribbean Community and Common Market

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Etymology

Origin of Caricom

Cari(bbean) com(munity)

Example Sentences

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Mia Mottley, chair of the intergovernmental group Caricom, said the region was facing the most challenging of times since its 15 member states gained independence several decades ago.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025

Caricom said states involved in the slave trade had a responsibility to "build educational capacity and provide scholarships".

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

He said Caricom officials met Wednesday night for an update on the situation.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

Guyana’s president, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who leads Caricom, a union of 15 Caribbean countries, said that “we still have a long way to go.”

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2024

The announcement was made by Guyana President Irfaan Ali, who held an urgent meeting earlier Monday in Jamaica with officials including Blinken and members of Caricom, a regional trade bloc.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

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