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Thân thiện

The United Nations building flies its flag in New York City.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An international organization: The UN is an organization of independent states established in 1945 with the primary aims of promoting international peace, security, and cooperation.

Usage

• The word "UN" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this international body. It is almost always preceded by the definite article "the" (e.g., ). It functions as a singular entity in sentences.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The UN issued a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire.
  • Several countries will send delegates to the UN General Assembly.
  • Humanitarian aid was coordinated through the UN.

Advanced Usage

• "UN-led": Describing an initiative or mission spearheaded by the United Nations.
  • A UN-led peacekeeping force was deployed to the region.
• "UN-sanctioned": Referring to an action officially authorized or approved by the United Nations.
  • The sanctions were a UN-sanctioned measure.

Variants and Related Words

• United Nations: The full, formal name of the organization, synonymous with "UN."
• UNESCO (n): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, a specialized agency of the UN.
• UNICEF (n): The United Nations Children's Fund, a UN program providing humanitarian aid to children worldwide.
• UNHCR (n): The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Synonyms

• United Nations: The full name of the organization.
• World body: A general term for an international organization (less specific).

Related Phrases

• Member state: A country that is a member of the United Nations.
  • All member states have a seat in the General Assembly.
• Security Council: A principal organ of the UN charged with maintaining international peace and security.
  • The issue was debated in the UN Security Council.
• General Assembly: The main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN.
  • The resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

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• United Nations
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