Red Cross

American  

Also red cross

noun

1. 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.

2. a branch of this organization.

   the American Red Cross.

3. the English national emblem of St. George's cross.

4. Geneva cross.

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Red Cross British  

noun

1. 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

2. any national branch of this organization

3. the emblem of this organization, consisting of a red cross on a white background

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Example Sentences

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Red Cross

Queen drummer Roger Taylor has recalled how his mum organised the band's first ever concert to raise funds for the British Red Cross.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

The Philippines Red Cross said it was alerted to the incident at 14:00 local time and had dispatched an ambulance with four paramedics to provide life-saving assistance.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The International Community for the Red Cross, the primary international rights group involved in tracking down missing persons in the enclave, says it is dealing with roughly 5,000 to 6,000 open tracing requests in Gaza.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

The American Heart Association and American Red Cross, which offer first-aid courses, don’t recommend use of the devices in their choking guidelines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

The Red Cross team is easy to recognize, with their white T-shirts emblazoned with the large red symbol known the world over.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed