Red Cross
Americannoun
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an international philanthropic organization Red Cross Society, formed in consequence of the Geneva Convention of 1864, to care for the sick and wounded in war, secure neutrality of nurses, hospitals, etc., and help relieve suffering caused by pestilence, floods, fires, and other calamities.
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a branch of this organization.
the American Red Cross.
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the English national emblem of St. George's cross.
noun
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an international humanitarian organization ( Red Cross Society ) formally established by the Geneva Convention of 1864. It was originally limited to providing medical care for war casualties, but its services now include liaison between prisoners of war and their families, relief to victims of natural disasters, etc
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any national branch of this organization
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the emblem of this organization, consisting of a red cross on a white background
Example Sentences
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Red Cross and Red Crescent officials in Geneva said the society had mobilised response teams to go to the school following the incident.
From BBC
The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross called on Friday for a de-escalation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan, insisting that civilians must be protected and healthcare access guaranteed.
From Barron's
When I heard Daisy mention that Red Cross nursing business, I started getting out of bed.
From Literature
The Red Cross was deployed to help those stuck in traffic jams in the state of Styria, where a motoring organisation described the roads as "virtually inaccessible to private vehicles".
From BBC
Conflicts are deliberately being turned into wars against civilians with drones and other technology and countries are flouting international law with impunity, the Red Cross chief said Friday.
From Barron's
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