Oas (Noun)
Meaning
An association including most countries in the western hemisphere; created in 1948 to promote military and economic and social and cultural cooperation.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Organization of American States (OAS) plays a key role in promoting peace and stability in the Western Hemisphere.
- The OAS has been working to strengthen democratic institutions in countries across the region.
- In 1948, the OAS was established with the signing of the Charter of Bogotá.
- The OAS brings together representatives from most countries in the Western Hemisphere to address common challenges.
- Through its various programs and initiatives, the OAS promotes social, economic, and cultural development in its member states.