Security Council

noun

: a permanent council of the United Nations with primary responsibility for maintaining peace and security

Examples of Security Council in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Negrea was referring to the five permanent members of the Security Council. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 28 July 2026

José Singer is former ambassador special envoy of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations Security Council, 2019-20. — José Singer, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

To become secretary-general, a candidate must receive a state nomination, win the endorsement of the Security Council without being vetoed, and get confirmed by the General Assembly. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

He must first be endorsed by all 15 members of the Security Council before receiving confirmation from the General Assembly. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Security Council

• counsel