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

The villagers have camp beds in the gym hall and are served three meals every day, said local Red Cross coordinator Felipe Argomaniz.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Israel’s internal security service, Shin Bet, had warned in 2024 that prison conditions could violate the U.N. convention against torture and called for greater Red Cross access.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

In late June, support from the International Committee of the Red Cross enabled the Civil Defense to resume recovery efforts for a limited number of hours in approved areas, after coordinating with the Israeli military.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

Lizzie described her mother as an "incredibly resilient" person, who volunteers at the Red Cross and goes to the gym.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

And starvation made the International Red Cross call Biafra its gravest emergency since the Second World War.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie