UNICEF
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Definition
Proper noun: - United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund: An agency of the United Nations responsible for programs to aid education and the health of children and mothers in developing countries. (Note: While historically an acronym for "United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund," it is now officially known as the "United Nations Children's Fund," but retains the UNICEF acronym.)
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- UNICEF provides essential vaccines to children in crisis zones.
- The school fundraiser collected donations for UNICEF.
- She works as a field officer for UNICEF.
Advanced Usage
- "UNICEF ambassador": A celebrity or public figure who advocates for the organization's mission.
- The famous actor serves as a UNICEF ambassador, raising awareness about child poverty.
Variants and Related Words
- UNICEF-funded (adj): Financed by UNICEF.
- The UNICEF-funded clinic provides free healthcare to the community.
- UNICEF's mandate: Refers to the official mission and scope of work of the organization.
Synonyms
- UN agency: A broader term for any United Nations organization.
- Children's fund: A descriptive term for an organization focused on child welfare.
Notes
- UNICEF is always treated as a singular proper noun.
- It is typically used with the definite article "the" when referring to the organization as an entity (e.g., "the UNICEF report"), though it can also be used without it (e.g., "UNICEF reports").
- The acronym is more commonly used than the full name in everyday language.
Noun
- an agency of the United Nations responsible for programs to aid education and the health of children and mothers in developing countries