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
Mr. Rubottom began grappling with foreign policy issues in Latin America as assistant secretary of state for inter-American affairs from 1956 to 1960.
From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2010
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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