Caricom

American

[kar-i-kom, kair-] / ˈkær ɪˌkɒm, ˈkɛər- /

Or CARICOM

noun

an economic association formed in 1974 by ten Caribbean nations.

CARICOM British

/ ˈkærɪˌkɒm /

acronym

Caribbean Community and Common Market

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Etymology

Origin of Caricom

Cari(bbean) com(munity)

Example Sentences

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Even though the council looks to be made up of Haitian leaders, it's been created by Caricom, an intergovernmental organisation consisting of 20 nations located in the Caribbean.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2024

He said Caricom officials met Wednesday night for an update on the situation.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

To the west, in one of Haiti's nearest neighbours, Jamaica, the dignitaries, diplomats and heads of state of the Caricom regional group are gathering for an emergency summit.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024

“Whilst we are making considerable progress, the stakeholders are not yet where they need to be,” Caricom said in a statement Friday announcing the urgent meeting in Jamaica.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

Guyana’s president, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who leads Caricom, a union of 15 Caribbean countries, said that “we still have a long way to go.”

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2024

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