泛美 (fàn měi) — Pan-America (relating to all countries of the American continent collectively)
Definition
A combining form meaning 'Pan-American' — relating to all the countries of the Americas as a group, used in proper nouns like 泛美组织, 泛美航空, 泛美运动会. Not a standalone everyday word.
noun
Pan-America (relating to all countries of the American continent collectively)
Examples
- 泛美20。fàn měi Zǔ zhī chéng lì yú 20 shì jì.The Pan-American organization was founded in the 20th century.
- 泛美。fàn měi Háng kōng céng jīng shì quán qiú zuì dà de háng kōng gōng sī zhī yī.Pan American World Airways was once one of the largest airlines in the world.
- 泛美。fàn měi Yùn dòng huì měi sì nián jǔ bàn yí cì.The Pan American Games are held every four years.
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