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

Uy was the Nevada political director for Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign and later served as deputy director of public engagement and intergovernmental affairs for her when she was vice president.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

The team, led by Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, called for the creation of an intergovernmental panel to tackle the "inequality emergency" that leaves 2.3 billion people hungry worldwide.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 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

Upon the initiative of this Government a year's postponement of reparations and other intergovernmental debts was brought about.

From State of the Union Address by Hoover, Herbert