noun Uncommon

UNICEF

YOO-nee-sehf

UNICEF (noun) means the United Nations agency that provides humanitarian aid and support to children around the world. Example: “UNICEF supplies vaccines and clean water to children in crisis zones.”

noun

The United Nations agency that provides humanitarian aid and support to children around the world.

"UNICEF supplies vaccines and clean water to children in crisis zones."

"The celebrity was named a UNICEF goodwill ambassador."

How to use UNICEF

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In plain EnglishThe UN's children's charity, known for vaccination drives, emergency relief, and its greeting-card fundraisers.

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Etymology

An acronym from its original name, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund; it kept the name UNICEF even after being renamed the United Nations Children's Fund.

Frequently asked questions

What does “UNICEF” mean?

The word “UNICEF” means the United Nations agency that provides humanitarian aid and support to children around the world. In plain terms, the UN's children's charity, known for vaccination drives, emergency relief, and its greeting-card fundraisers.

How do you pronounce “UNICEF”?

“UNICEF” is pronounced YOO-nee-sehf (/ˈju.niˌsɛf/ in IPA).

How do you use “UNICEF” in a sentence?

Here is “UNICEF” used in a sentence: “UNICEF supplies vaccines and clean water to children in crisis zones.”

What part of speech is “UNICEF”?

“UNICEF” is a noun.

Is “UNICEF” a common word?

“UNICEF” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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