intergovernmental

Meanings

• noun

  A body or organization made up of representatives from various governments, often established to deal with matters of mutual interest.

  - "The intergovernmental body was formed to address climate change issues."
  - "The intergovernmental organization provides humanitarian aid in times of crisis."

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Variants

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intergovernmental

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Etymology

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Derived from the terms 'inter' meaning between and 'government' meaning the political authority of a country or region.

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Trivia

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1. The first intergovernmental organization was the Postal Union, established in 1874.

2. Intergovernmental organizations often have observer states or non-governmental organizations as members.

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Related Concepts

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1. International organization: An international organization is a legal entity established by sovereign states to implement or facilitate international cooperation, or to provide a forum for their consultations and negotiations.

2. Multilateralism: Multilateralism is the practice of cooperation among three or more countries, as opposed to bilateral cooperation between two countries.

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Culture

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Intergovernmental organizations have played a significant role in shaping international relations and cooperation. They include bodies like the United Nations, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund.

How to Memorize "intergovernmental"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of representatives from different governments sitting at a table, discussing and making decisions together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with international cooperation and diplomacy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym IGO for Intergovernmental Organization.

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