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inter-American

[ in-ter-uh-mer-i-kuhn ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to some or all of the countries of North, Central, and South America.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of inter-American1

First recorded in 1935–40

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Example Sentences

"I think that's been his formula," said Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, a Washington think tank.

She currently serves as regional vice president of the Free Press Commission under the Inter-American Press Society.

The Inter-American Development Bank is also providing about $100 million for buildings and roads.

The war has brought into view another practical reason for a closer inter-American understanding.

Educational institutions devoted a constantly growing attention to inter-American affairs.

The Monroe Doctrine during the war; projects for an inter-American league of states.

This sentiment of inter-American solidarity sprang from several sources.

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