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

1. an agency of the United Nations responsible for programs to aid education and the health of children and mothers in developing countries