Pan-American

[ pan-uh-mer-i-kuhn ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or representing all the countries or people of North, Central, and South America.

Pan-American

adjective

1. of, relating to, or concerning North, South, and Central America collectively or the advocacy of political or economic unity among American countries

Derived Forms

• ˈPan-Aˈmericanˌism, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pan-American¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

After three months away, Dudamel is back for a month to revive ‘Fidelio’ and oversee his Pan-American Music Initiative.

From Los Angeles Times

“We had the Pan-American Games, the Olympic Games, the World Cup, thousands of Olympic promises and environmental legacies that ended up not happening,” he said.

From Seattle Times

After three months away, Dudamel is back for a month to revive ‘Fidelio’ and oversee his Pan-American Music Initiative.

From Los Angeles Times

After three months away, Dudamel is back for a month to revive ‘Fidelio’ and oversee his Pan-American Music Initiative.

From Los Angeles Times

The focus of the tour is Dudamel’s Pan-American Music Initiative.

From Los Angeles Times