World Bank

American  

noun

1. an international bank established in 1944 to help member nations reconstruct and develop, especially by guaranteeing loans: a specialized agency of the United Nations.

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World Bank British  

noun

1. Officially called: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.  an international cooperative organization established in 1945 under the Bretton Woods Agreement to assist economic development, esp of backward nations, by the advance of loans guaranteed by member governments

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World Bank

"As our partnership evolves, we are increasingly focused on knowledge, innovation and shared solutions," said Anna Bjerde, World Bank managing director of operations.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

By the usual economic yardsticks — such as income, industry and technology — it looks fully developed, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the World Bank treat it that way.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

It has reengaged with others, such as the World Bank and the G20, but on a conditional basis: They are expected to do as they are told.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026

The approach follows a path blazed by the World Bank and, most recently, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

A World Bank study in 2000 found that 42.5 percent of Mexico’s 100 million people live on $2 or less a day.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario