the Organization of American States
/ði ˌɔːɡənaɪzeɪʃn əv əˌmerɪkən ˈsteɪts/
/ði ˌɔːrɡənəzeɪʃn əv əˌmerɪkən ˈsteɪts/
(abbreviation the OAS)
- an international organization of 35 American nations established in 1948 in Bogotá, Colombia. OAS members work together to settle arguments in a peaceful manner, as well as discussing political, economic, social and cultural issues.
compare Monroe Doctrine美洲国家组织:1948年在哥伦比亚波哥大成立的由35个美洲国家组成的国际组织。美洲国家组织成员共同努力,以和平方式解决争端,并讨论政治,经济,社会和文化问题。