quốc liên
Definition
- Proper Noun (Historical):
- League of Nations: The international organization established after World War I (in 1920) to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries. It was the precursor to the United Nations.
Usage Examples
- Proper Noun:
- "Quốc Liên" được thành lập sau Chiến tranh Thế giới thứ nhất. (The "League of Nations" was established after World War I.)
- Mục tiêu của "quốc liên" là ngăn ngừa chiến tranh. (The goal of the "League of Nations" was to prevent war.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "quốc liên" is now considered archaic and historical. In modern discourse, the organization is typically referred to by its standard English name, "League of Nations," or the Vietnamese translation "Hội Quốc Liên", which is more common.
Variants and Related Words
- Hội Quốc Liên (Proper Noun): The more complete and commonly used Vietnamese term for the League of Nations.
- "Hội Quốc Liên" tiền thân của Liên Hợp Quốc. (The "League of Nations" was the predecessor of the United Nations.)
Synonyms
- League of Nations: The direct English equivalent and historical name of the organization.
Note on Usage
- "Quốc liên" is an old, abbreviated form. When encountering this term in historical texts, it refers specifically to the League of Nations. It is not used to refer to any other international bodies or alliances.