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United Nations, UN
Abbreviation of 国際連合. The international organization established in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations.
国連の総会が開かれた。
A UN General Assembly session was held.
日本は国連の加盟国だ。
Japan is a member state of the United Nations.
国連安全保障理事会が緊急会合を開いた。
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting.
USAGE:
Abbreviation of 国際連合. 国連 is the standard form used in news and everyday conversation. The full form 国際連合 appears mainly in formal documents.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 国連総会: UN General Assembly
- 国連安保理: UN Security Council (abbreviated)
- 国連事務総長: UN Secretary-General
- 国連加盟国: UN member state
- 国連平和維持活動: UN peacekeeping operations (PKO)