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nato

Pronunciation: [ˈneɪtoʊ]

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Context: "military alliance"

(noun) NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It's a group of countries in North America and Europe that come together to support each other’s security and defense. If one country is attacked, the others will help.

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NATO countries worked together to ensure peace in the region.

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Not all nations are members of NATO, which can lead to disagreements about security.

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Which countries are part of NATO?

Context: "acronym"

(noun) NATO is an acronym that represents the first letters of several words in a phrase, specifically North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It helps to shorten long names.

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When we talk about NATO, we are referring to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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Using NATO instead of the full name doesn't change the meaning of the organization.

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What does the acronym NATO stand for?

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