OAS, THE


Meaning of OAS, THE in English

OAS, the /ˌəʊ eɪ ˈes/ BrE AmE abbreviation for

the Organization of American States; an organization whose members include the US and Canada and most of the countries of Central and South America. Its aims are to preserve peace and to help the economic development of the area.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.