IAEA
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The International Atomic Energy Agency: "IAEA" is the acronym for the International Atomic Energy Agency, a United Nations organization that promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy and works to prevent its use for military purposes.
Usage
- The acronym "IAEA" is used as a singular proper noun to refer to the organization itself. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the".
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The IAEA inspects nuclear facilities to ensure compliance with safety treaties.
- A report from the IAEA confirmed the peaceful nature of the country's nuclear program.
- Member states cooperate with the IAEA to develop nuclear energy for electricity generation.
Advanced Usage
"IAEA safeguards": Refers to the technical measures implemented by the Agency to verify that nuclear material is not diverted from peaceful uses.
- The country agreed to strengthen IAEA safeguards at its enrichment plant.
"IAEA Board of Governors": Refers to one of the Agency's main policy-making bodies.
- The issue was discussed at the latest meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors.
Variants and Related Words
- International Atomic Energy Agency (n): The full name of the organization.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency is headquartered in Vienna.
Synonyms
- UN atomic agency: A descriptive synonym referencing its UN affiliation.
- Atomic energy watchdog: An informal term highlighting its monitoring role.
Noun
- the United Nations agency concerned with atomic energy