WorldJuly 14, 2026
interrelatedness
/ˌɪntərriˌleɪtɪdnəs/
Definition
The state of being connected to or dependent upon one another in a complex or mutual way.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'inter-' (between, among) and the verb 'relate,' which originates from the Latin 'relatus' (carried back). It emerged in the 17th century to describe the mutual connection between distinct parts or entities.
In the news
The author uses this term to describe how the European Union's internal legal policies are fundamentally linked to broader principles of international law and the UN Charter. It highlights that the EU cannot ignore international human rights obligations by claiming they operate in isolation.
The European Investment Bank’s €1 billion lending operations to U.N. blacklisted enterprises in Israel
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