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OAS

OAS

6 5.7
An international group of countries in North and South America that helps them work together on government, economy, and culture
  • noun
  • /oʊˈeɪˌɛs/
translation icon : OEA
  • The U.S. accepted the outcome, but it vehemently opposed voting on the draft resolution before the Permanent Council of the OAS, which urged "all actors to accept and respect the results of the referendum."
  • OAS Charter
  • OAS members
  • support for OAS

Examples

  • The Organization of American States (OAS) has provided a multilateral arena for Mexican citizens to exert pressure for democratization in Mexico.

    Academic text (1994)

  • A month later, the Organization of American States (OAS) added to the mounting criticism of Mexico's political system.

    Academic text (1991)

  • So it is called the OAS, and it is not traditionally the favorite model of the United States.

    Academic text (1994)

  • The OAS could negotiate nothing more than agreements that the coup forces repeatedly broke.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The third wave began in 1991, when OAS members started to build a collective defense of their democracies.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The Organization of American States has often been ineffectual, and the Inter-American Democratic Charter, which is intended to strengthen democratic institutions in OAS member countries, has produced few meaningful results.

    Academic text (2010)

  • The "Santiago Commitment" on democracy, approved by the OAS General Assembly in June 1991, demonstrated an emerging consensus desirous of finding new ways to protect democracy.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Last week, the OAS held a summit to discuss regional cooperation.

  • The OAS works to strengthen democratic institutions across member countries in the Americas.

  • Many nations rely on the OAS for coordination on economic and social issues within the region.

Synonyms

Organization of American States
vsOAS
4 3.7

An international group of most countries in the Americas that cooperate on military, economic, social, and cultural issues

is the abbreviated initial-letter form used instead of the full name

Surface Forms

OAS singular
OASs plural

Etymology

OAS stands for Organization of American States, which is like a 'club' of countries in the Americas formed in 1948 to work together on politics, trade, and culture. So, when you see OAS it means the group of American countries that cooperate.