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Definition the UN in American English

the UN

/ˌju ˈen/
1

the United Nations: an international organization that encourages countries to work together in order to solve world problems such as war, disease, and poverty

Example

The UN has called on the warring nations to find a peaceful solution.

Synonyms and related words
the African Union Amnesty International ASEAN
1.1

belonging to or connected with the UN

Example

a UN weapons inspector

Example

the UN Declaration of Human Rights

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UN peacekeeping forces

Synonyms and related words
the African Union Amnesty International ASEAN
Definition the UN in American English