the United Nations

noun

: an international organization that helps to solve world conflicts peacefully

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In July 2023, the United Nations Security Council held its first session devoted to artificial intelligence (AI). — Stephen Pitt-Walker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Tensions erupt at the United Nations Assembly when Field Marshal Stroheim storms out after taking offence. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 The gang referenced certain articles within the Geneva Conventions as well as the Charter of the United Nations. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026 Araghchi said mediators are discussing the proposal Iran made during the United Nations General Assembly in September. — Spencer Kimball,justina Lee, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the United Nations

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“The United Nations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20United%20Nations. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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