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Caricom

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

noun

  1. an economic association formed in 1974 by ten Caribbean nations.


CARICOM British  
/ ˈkærɪˌkɒm /

acronym

  1. Caribbean Community and Common Market

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Etymology

Origin of Caricom

Cari(bbean) com(munity)

Example Sentences

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Caricom said states involved in the slave trade had a responsibility to "build educational capacity and provide scholarships".

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

The meeting in Jamaica was organized by Caricom, which for months has pressed for a transitional government in Haiti while protests in the country have demanded Henry’s resignation.

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

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

The joint proposal has the backing of regional trade bloc Caricom.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024