Meaning & use

inter alia

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Among other things; used to indicate that additional unnamed items exist besides those mentioned.

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The report addressed, inter alia, staffing shortages, budget overruns, and outdated equipment.

The contract covers, inter alia, delivery schedules, payment terms, and liability limits.

A note on using this word

Inter alia is a Latin phrase common in legal and academic writing; in everyday speech, 'among other things' is more natural.

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