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Red Cross
noun
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.
a branch of this organization.
the American Red Cross.
the English national emblem of St. George's cross.
Red Cross
noun
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
any national branch of this organization
the emblem of this organization, consisting of a red cross on a white background
Example Sentences
The Red Cross declined to say how many bodies had been handed over by each side.
An investigation by the hospital unravelled a deeper web of lies, as Nasir lied about working across the globe doing military and humanitarian work with charities including Oxfam and the Red Cross.
Gaza has become worse than hell on earth, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross has told the BBC.
The Red Cross said its hospital received 179 casualties, 21 of whom were dead.
The Nigerian Red Cross also released a statement on Friday saying the floods had caused "significant loss of life and widespread distress".
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