red cross

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [red kraws, kros]
- /rɛd krɔs, krɒs/
- /red krɒs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [red kraws, kros]
- /rɛd krɔs, krɒs/

Definitions of red cross words

noun red cross 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. 1
noun red cross a branch of this organization: the American Red Cross. 1
noun red cross the English national emblem of St. George's cross. 1
noun red cross Geneva cross. 1
noun red cross medical relief agency 1
proper noun red cross The Red Cross is an international organization that helps people who are suffering, for example as a result of war, floods, or disease. 0

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red cross popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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