intergovernmental

American  

[in-ter-guhv-ern-men-tl, -er-men-] / ˌɪn tərˌgʌv ərnˈmɛn tl, -ərˈmɛn- /

adjective

1. involving two or more governments or levels of government.

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intergovernmental British  

/ ˌɪntəˌɡʌvəˈmɛntəl /

adjective

1. conducted between or involving two or more governments

   an intergovernmental conference

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Etymology

Origin of intergovernmental

First recorded in 1925–30; inter- + governmental ( def. )

Example Sentences

In a letter from UN leaders to 193 member states, the 80-year-old global intergovernmental organization is seeking candidates with extensive experience in international relations, diplomacy and language skills.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

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

Communications from later in March looped in Christina Sevilla, a deputy assistant at USTR; Marshall Stallings, director for intergovernmental affairs and public engagement; and Ethan Stallings, another staffer at USTR.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2025

Where practicable, we will increase interagency and intergovernmental assignments for personnel in counterterrorism-related positions.

From National Strategy for Combating Terrorism September 2006 by National Security Council (U.S.)