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

A newly created intergovernmental agency must still prove it can smooth customs bottlenecks and regulatory hurdles.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

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 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

By extension, GEO claimed intergovernmental immunity as a contractor.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

No such intergovernmental organization shall participate in the vote if any one of its Member States exercises its right to vote and vice versa.

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