United Nations

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An international coalition, founded in 1945 and headquartered in New York City, that aims to promote global co-operation and maintain international order.
  2. The Allies of World War II; the countries fighting against the Axis Powers.

Pronunciation

/juˌnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz/ /jʊ-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-United Nations.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-United Nations.wav

Word forms

United Nations the United Nations

Etymology

(international coalition): Ellipsis of United Nations Organization.

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