UN

/ˈju ˌɛn/
/juˈɛn/
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Definitions of UN
  1. noun
    an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
    synonyms: United Nations
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    type of:
    global organization, international organisation, international organization, world organisation, world organization
    an international alliance involving many different countries
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US
/ˈju ˌɛn/
UK
/juˈɛn/
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