intergovernmental

adjective

in·​ter·​gov·​ern·​men·​tal ˌin-tər-ˌgə-vər(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce intergovernmental (audio)
: existing or occurring between two or more governments or levels of government

Examples of intergovernmental in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web About 60% of global EV sales come from China’s car industry, according to the International Energy Agency, an intergovernmental group. William Gavin, Quartz, 22 May 2024 The rest of the income is derived by intergovernmental transfers and miscellaneous sources. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for intergovernmental 

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Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intergovernmental was in 1927

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“Intergovernmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergovernmental. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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intergovernmental

adjective
in·​ter·​gov·​ern·​men·​tal -ˌgəv-ər(n)-ˈment-ᵊl How to pronounce intergovernmental (audio)
: existing or occurring between two or more governments or levels of government
intergovernmental meetings

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