inter-American
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inter-American
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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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
They will discuss bilateral relations, reopening the border and reintegrating Venezuela into the inter-American human rights systems, said the statement.
From Reuters ● Nov. 1, 2022
The White House order calls on the Pentagon to support Cuba’s inclusion in “the inter-American defense system and regional security and defense conferences.”
From Washington Times ● Nov. 9, 2016
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
Since attempts of the Hispanic countries themselves to realize the aims of Bolivar in calling the Congress at Panama had failed, the United States now undertook to call into existence a sort of inter-American Congress.
From Hispanic Nations of the New World; a chronicle of our southern neighbors by Shepherd, William R. (William Robert)
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