the UNnoun [ + sing/pl verb ]
uk/ˌjuːˈen/us/ˌjuːˈen/abbreviation for the United Nations: an international organization that was established in 1945 and aims to solve world problems in a peaceful way:
The UN has decided to impose sanctions.
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UN
adjective [ before noun ] ukus
the UN Security Council
UN troops