inter-American

American  

[in-ter-uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˌɪn tər əˈmɛr ɪ kən /

adjective

1. of or relating to some or all of the countries of North, Central, and South America.

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Etymology

Origin of inter-American

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Zamora has won several international journalism awards, including Columbia University's prestigious Maria Moors Cabot prize for distinguished work in upholding press freedom in the Americas and contributing to inter-American understanding.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2023

They will discuss bilateral relations, reopening the border and reintegrating Venezuela into the inter-American human rights systems, said the statement.

From Reuters • Nov. 1, 2022

The center also works with slavevoyages.org to help expand data collection beyond the trans-Atlantic slave trade and is working to broaden research into both the Indian Ocean and inter-American slave trades.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2022

In a pair of inter-American matchups, Ann Li upset No. 13 seed Alison Riske in a stunning 6-0, 6-3 match and No. 28 seed Jennifer Brady took out CiCi Bellis, 6-1, 6-2.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2020

In our own hemisphere, the inter-American system has continued to show its vitality in maintaining peace and a common approach to world problems.

From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)