Definition

Proper noun: - A specialized agency of the United Nations: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is an international body established to promote global collaboration in the fields of education, science, culture, and communication. Its mission is to build peace through these means.

Usage

• The full name "United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization" is typically used in formal, official, or legal contexts.
• In most common usage, the organization is referred to by its acronym, UNESCO.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "UNESCO" as an attributive noun: The acronym is commonly used to modify other nouns, describing things related to the organization.
  • The UNESCO World Heritage site is protected by international treaty.
  • She works for a UNESCO-sponsored cultural initiative.

Variants and Related Words

• UNESCO (n): The universally recognized acronym for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
  • UNESCO's primary goals are to promote education and preserve cultural heritage.

Synonyms

• UN agency: A general term for any agency within the United Nations system.
• International organization: A broad term for any organization with global membership and scope.

Noun

1. an agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts