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Definition of United Nations
1. Noun. An organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security.
Exact synonyms: Un
Generic synonyms: Global Organization, International Organisation, International Organization, World Organisation, World Organization
Member holonyms: General Assembly, United Nations Secretariat, Sc, Security Council, Tc, Trusteeship Council, Economic And Social Council, Ecosoc, Economic And Social Council Commission, Ecosoc Commission, International Court Of Justice, World Court, Un Agency, United Nations Agency
Generic synonyms: Global Organization, International Organisation, International Organization, World Organisation, World Organization
Member holonyms: General Assembly, United Nations Secretariat, Sc, Security Council, Tc, Trusteeship Council, Economic And Social Council, Ecosoc, Economic And Social Council Commission, Ecosoc Commission, International Court Of Justice, World Court, Un Agency, United Nations Agency
Definition of United Nations
1. Proper noun. An international coalition, founded 24 October 1945, headquartered in New York City ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of United Nations
1. An international organization whose members include most of the sovereign nations of the world with headquarters in new york city. The primary objectives of the organization are to maintain peace and security and to achieve international cooperation in solving international economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian problems. (12 Dec 1998)