intergovernmental

[ in-ter-guhv-ern-men-tl, -er-men- ]

/ ˌɪn tərˌgʌv ərnˈmɛn tl, -ərˈmɛn- /

adjective

involving two or more governments or levels of government.

Words nearby intergovernmental

intergenerational, intergenerational mobility, intergeneric, interglacial, interglyph, intergovernmental, intergradation, intergrade, intergranular, intergroup, intergrowth

Origin of intergovernmental

First recorded in 1925–30; inter- + governmental

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Examples from the Web for intergovernmental

The IPCC is an intergovernmental body set up for the purpose of studying climate change.
The Real Climate-Change Lesson from the Oklahoma Tornado|Andrew T. Guzman|May 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
We can group the appropriate United States policies into three areas: interpersonal, intergovernmental, and intergenerational.
Our Next Step in the Middle East|Jeremi Suri|October 8, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Fifth and finally, it is not just at an intergovernmental level that we see the signs of more cooperation.
The New Co-op Capitalism|Noreena Hertz|February 23, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Upon the initiative of this Government a year's postponement of reparations and other intergovernmental debts was brought about.
State of the Union Addresses of Herbert Hoover|Herbert Hoover

So the problem is not unique to this situation; it affects all intergovernmental relations.
Warren Commission (5 of 26): Hearings Vol. V (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
In the Hague Conventions and other intergovernmental instruments the rudiments of international government already exist.
The Unity of Civilization|Various
The diplomatic corps was flawless in their handling of intergovernmental affairs.
The Dueling Machine|Benjamin William Bova

British Dictionary definitions for intergovernmental

intergovernmental

/ (ˌɪntəˌɡʌvəˈmɛntəl) /

adjective

conducted between or involving two or more governmentsan intergovernmental conference

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