UN
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An international organization: The UN is an organization of independent states established in 1945 with the primary aims of promoting international peace, security, and cooperation.
Usage
- The word "UN" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this international body. It is almost always preceded by the definite article "the" (e.g., ). It functions as a singular entity in sentences.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The UN issued a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire.
- Several countries will send delegates to the UN General Assembly.
- Humanitarian aid was coordinated through the UN.
Advanced Usage
- "UN-led": Describing an initiative or mission spearheaded by the United Nations.
- A UN-led peacekeeping force was deployed to the region.
- "UN-sanctioned": Referring to an action officially authorized or approved by the United Nations.
- The sanctions were a UN-sanctioned measure.
Variants and Related Words
- United Nations: The full, formal name of the organization, synonymous with "UN."
- UNESCO (n): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, a specialized agency of the UN.
- UNICEF (n): The United Nations Children's Fund, a UN program providing humanitarian aid to children worldwide.
- UNHCR (n): The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Synonyms
- United Nations: The full name of the organization.
- World body: A general term for an international organization (less specific).
Related Phrases
- Member state: A country that is a member of the United Nations.
- All member states have a seat in the General Assembly.
- Security Council: A principal organ of the UN charged with maintaining international peace and security.
- The issue was debated in the UN Security Council.
- General Assembly: The main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN.
- The resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly.
Noun
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an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
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