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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.


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

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

He retired in 1978 as deputy assistant secretary of state for inter-American affairs.

From Washington Post • May 20, 2018

We are now negotiating with representatives of the twenty Latin American Republics for the creation of an inter-American financial institution.

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

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