Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): A specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that serves as the global focal point for international cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear technology and for verifying that nuclear materials are not diverted for military purposes.

Usage

• The term "International Atomic Energy Agency" is used as a singular proper noun to refer to the specific organization. It is often abbreviated as IAEA.
• It functions as the subject or object in a sentence when discussing nuclear safety, safeguards, or technical cooperation.

Examples

• As a subject:

  • The International Atomic Energy Agency promotes the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear science and technology.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency has issued a report on the nuclear facility.

• As an object:

  • The country agreed to inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
  • They submitted their plans to the International Atomic Energy Agency for review.

Advanced Usage

• "IAEA safeguards": Refers to the technical measures applied by the Agency to verify that nuclear material is not diverted from peaceful activities.

  • The country is under IAEA safeguards.

• "IAEA Director General": The title of the chief administrative officer of the Agency.

  • The IAEA Director General will address the conference.

Variants and Related Words

• IAEA: The universally accepted acronym for the International Atomic Energy Agency.
  • The IAEA will hold its general conference next month.

Synonyms

• UN atomic energy agency: A descriptive synonym highlighting its affiliation with the United Nations.
  • The report was filed with the UN atomic energy agency.

Related Phrases

• "Member state of the IAEA": A country that is a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

  • As a member state of the IAEA, it must comply with certain obligations.

• "IAEA mission": A team of experts from the Agency sent to a country for a specific purpose, such as a review or inspection.

  • An IAEA mission visited the power plant to assess its safety.

Noun

1. the United Nations agency concerned with atomic energy