unitednations
proper nounUK /juːˌnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz/
US /juˌnaɪtɪd ˈneɪʃənz/
A big group of countries that work together to keep peace and help people.
The United Nations sent food to the families after the storm.
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2. An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation.
The United Nations was founded after World War II.
3. The headquarters of this organization, located in New York City.
World leaders gathered at the United Nations to discuss climate change.
4. A coalition of nations acting together on a shared goal.
The relief effort was a united nations response to the disaster.