TechnologyAugust 16, 2026

intergovernmental

IN-ter-GUV-ern-MEN-tal

Definition

Involving or existing between two or more different national governments.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin prefix 'inter-' meaning 'between' combined with 'government', which originates from the Greek 'kubernan' meaning to steer a ship.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the new international body formed by China to foster global AI cooperation between various sovereign nations.

US Pressures 35 Countries to Choose Side in China AI Rivalry

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Dainik Jagran MP CG

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