UNESCO
/ju:'neskou/
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A specialized agency of the United Nations: UNESCO is an international organization that focuses on promoting global collaboration in education, science, culture, and communication to foster peace and security.
Usage
- UNESCO is used as a proper noun, referring specifically to the United Nations agency. It is typically treated as a singular entity.
- Example:
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Advanced Usage
- "UNESCO-listed" or "UNESCO-designated": Used as an adjective to describe a site, tradition, or document officially recognized by UNESCO.
- We visited a UNESCO-listed cathedral during our trip.
- "UNESCO's mandate": Refers to the official mission and scope of work of the organization.
- The preservation of intangible cultural heritage is part of UNESCO's mandate.
Variants and Related Words
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: A specific place (such as a forest, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that is listed by UNESCO as having special cultural or physical significance.
- UNESCO Chair: A project and title granted by UNESCO to a university or research institute to advance research and training in a field related to UNESCO's aims.
Synonyms
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization: The full name of the agency, for which UNESCO is the acronym.
Notes
- UNESCO is an acronym. It is often written in all capital letters, though it is sometimes stylized as "Unesco."
- It functions as a singular noun (e.g., UNESCO , not ).
Noun
- an agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts