Pan-Americanism

[ pan-uh-mer-i-kuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. the idea or advocacy of a political alliance or union of all the countries of North, Central, and South America.
2. a movement for or the idea or advocacy of close economic, cultural, and military cooperation among the Pan-American countries.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pan-Americanism¹

1900–05, Americanism; Pan-American ( def ) + -ism

Example Sentences

“It’s not the insecurity of identity, but a reflection of identity. The reflection of this kaleidoscopic effect of Latin America. When people talked about pan-Americanism, people think of this idea of unity, but it’s a cacophony. It is still a cacophony.”

From Los Angeles Times

Within a decade, Franklin Roosevelt would become one of Pan-Americanism’s greatest champions, and his posture toward the highway is a reminder of how freely ideas and cash flowed during the New Deal.

From New York Times

The coming decision “marks a coming of age for South Florida — not only the politics, but the culture, the Pan-Americanism, the melting pot of sorts,” said Armando Ibarra, another member of the Miami Young Republicans.

From Washington Post

And back to Pan-Americanism: Sept. 18-20, Wynton Marsalis collaborates with the Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes and the percussionist Pedrito Martinez.

From New York Times

If Pan-Americanism means anything at all, it means a social foundation in honor and intelligence and brotherhood.

From Project Gutenberg