intergovernmental

adjective

in·​ter·​gov·​ern·​men·​tal ˌin-tər-ˌgə-vər(n)-ˈmen-tᵊl 

: existing or occurring between two or more governments or levels of government

Examples of intergovernmental in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The committee, which is focused on budget, governance and intergovernmental relations, also discussed proposals by the progressive group Action NC, including denying Border Patrol access to city property. —Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 17 Nov. 2025

Regional networks and intergovernmental organizations, such as ASEAN, or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, also have a role to play. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2025

The law also directed the governor to negotiate intergovernmental agreements with sovereign tribal nations sharing territory with the state. —Matthew Stolle, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025

Some degree of planning, intergovernmental coordination and public involvement must happen before starting a fuel-reduction project to know where the work is appropriate and necessary. —Tony Cheng, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for intergovernmental

• intercontinental
• interdepartmental
• intragovernmental
• nonexperimental
• accidental
• compartmental
• continental
• detrimental
• elemental
• fundamental
• governmental
• incidental

Kids Definition

intergovernmental

adjective

in·​ter·​gov·​ern·​men·​tal -ˌgəv-ər(n)-ˈment-ᵊl 

: existing or occurring between two or more governments or levels of government

intergovernmental meetings