adjective
Uncommon
intergovernmental
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Intergovernmental (adjective) means involving or relating to two or more governments. Example: “The two countries signed an intergovernmental agreement on trade.”
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Involving or relating to two or more governments.
"The two countries signed an intergovernmental agreement on trade."
"An intergovernmental panel reviewed the shared river project."
"Intergovernmental cooperation helped the states respond to the flood."
How to use intergovernmental
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInvolving more than one government.
When to use it
It is a formal word common in politics, law and news reporting.
Memory tip
It is not comparable, so people do not say more intergovernmental or most intergovernmental.
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Common pairings
intergovernmental agreement
intergovernmental organization
intergovernmental panel
intergovernmental cooperation
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Etymology
The word was formed in English by adding the prefix inter- to governmental.
Rhymes for intergovernmental
mental
dental
rental
parental
Oriental
elemental
accidental
ornamental
judgmental
incidental
monumental
regimental
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Frequently asked questions
What does intergovernmental mean?
It describes something that involves or relates to two or more governments.
What is an example of an intergovernmental organization?
The United Nations is a common example, since its members are national governments.
How is intergovernmental different from governmental?
Governmental refers to a government, while intergovernmental refers to dealings among two or more governments.
What is the meaning of intergovernmental?
"intergovernmental" (adjective) means involving or relating to two or more governments.
