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

Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians in Ukraine and injured 1,816 in June, senior United Nations official Rosemary DiCarlo told the body's Security Council earlier this month. — David Brennan, ABC News, 14 July 2026

While they were successfully thwarted, the country’s Cyber Security Council noted that cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to develop more advanced techniques. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026

The committee, led by Chief Commissioner Ali Shaath, was established in January under the framework endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 July 2026

Russia, which has supported Iran during the war and has received drones from Iran for its war in Ukraine, sent former President Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chair of Russia's Security Council. — Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Security Council

• counsel