inter-American
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inter-American
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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In 1994, he was assigned to the National Security Council as the director of inter-American affairs.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
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
Colombia's leader also urged Venezuela to reintegrate itself in the inter-American human rights system.
From Reuters ● Nov. 1, 2022
He retired in 1978 as deputy assistant secretary of state for inter-American affairs.
From Washington Post ● May 20, 2018
At any rate a sentiment has for some time been gaining force that the inter-American policy of the United States calls for some kind of revision or re-statement; and the solution is sought in "Pan-Americanism."
From South America and the War by Kirkpatrick, F. A. (Frederick Alexander)
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