Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • ECOSOC: An acronym for the Economic and Social Council. It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, established by the UN Charter. Its primary mandate is to coordinate the economic, social, and related work of the United Nations and its specialized agencies and institutions.

Usage

• ECOSOC is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this UN body. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" and often appears in formal, diplomatic, or academic contexts related to international affairs, development, and policy.
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Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The ECOSOC forum addressed global sustainable development goals.
  • Coordination between humanitarian agencies falls under the purview of the ECOSOC.
  • She serves as an ambassador to ECOSOC.

Advanced Usage

• "ECOSOC resolution": A formal decision or statement adopted by the Economic and Social Council.
  • The ECOSOC resolution called for increased funding for education.
• "ECOSOC chamber": The designated room at the United Nations headquarters where the council meets.
  • The delegates gathered in the ECOSOC chamber for the high-level segment.

Variants and Related Words

• Economic and Social Council: The full, formal name of ECOSOC.
• UN ECOSOC: A common variant that explicitly links the council to the United Nations.

Synonyms

• The Council: In specific UN contexts, this can refer to ECOSOC.
• United Nations Economic and Social Council: The complete official title.

Notes on Meaning

• ECOSOC is an institutional noun. It does not have multiple common meanings outside of its specific reference to this United Nations organ. Its function is distinct from the UN Security Council (which deals with peace and security) and the UN General Assembly (the main deliberative body).

Noun

1. a permanent council of the United Nations; responsible for economic and social conditions