ASEAN
pronunciation
How to pronounce ASEAN in British English:
UK [ˈæsiæn]
How to pronounce ASEAN in American English:
US
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- Noun:
- an association of nations dedicated to economic and political cooperation in southeastern Asia and who joined with the United States to fight against global terrorism
Word Origin
- ASEAN
- initialism (acronym) for Association of South-East Asian Nations, formed 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand; since expanded to 10 nations.
Example
- 1. China 's leadership will meet asean counterparts on monday .
- 2. Asean incorporated indochina and myanmar .
- 3. Singapore currently holds asean 's rotating leadership .
- 4. Asean has delivered some trade liberalisation successes .
- 5. The latest asean summit will close later today .