intergovernmental
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of intergovernmental
First recorded in 1925–30; inter- + governmental ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"We believe a rock-ice avalanche occurred in Nepal, blocking the Lhende river and causing the cascading flood event," Sarthak Shrestha, a remote sensing and geo information analyst with the intergovernmental institute, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Uy was the Nevada political director for Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign and later served as deputy director of public engagement and intergovernmental affairs for her when she was vice president.
From Salon ● May 5, 2026
The International Copper Study Group—an intergovernmental body representing copper-producing and consuming countries—forecasts a deficit of 150,000 tons next year from previous estimates of a 209,000-ton surplus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
U.S. corporate tax revenue came to 1.6% of gross domestic product in 2022, lower than every member of the G7 — that informal intergovernmental group of big industrial countries — except Italy, where it’s 1.3%.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025
The diplomatic corps was flawless in their handling of intergovernmental affairs.
From The Dueling Machine by Ben Bova
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