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Definition of intergovernmental

intergovernmental

/ˌɪn.tɚˌɡʌv.ɚnˈmɛn.təl/
in · ter · gov · ern · men · tal
Adverb:intergovernmentally
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intergovernmental Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to or conducted between two or more governments, whether sovereign nation-states or different levels of authority within a federal system.

Example

"The delegates signed an intergovernmental treaty to coordinate regional climate policies."

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• Rhymes for intergovernmental

• Nearby Words

interfering
intergalactic
intergenerational
intergovernmental
intergroup
interim
interior

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intergovernmental. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intergovernmental
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