Nato

//ˈneɪ.toʊ// name, noun, phrase, slang

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Acronym of North Atlantic Treaty Organization abbreviation, acronym, alt-of

    "On the other hand, one still would have to note that relations between NATO in London and OSR in Paris were still not as closely integrated as might be desired, and that the power of decision, especially on industrial and financial matters, still was not centered in one place in the NATO."

  2. 2
    Acronym of National Association of Theatre Owners. US, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of
  3. 3
    Alternative letter-case form of NATO. UK, alt-of
Noun
  1. 1
    A tree of the genus Mora countable
  2. 2
    an international organization created in 1949 by the North Atlantic Treaty for purposes of collective security wordnet
  3. 3
    The wood of such trees uncountable
Phrase
  1. 1
    Acronym of No Action Talk Only. Malaysia, Singapore, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, slang

    "turn it off then. don't nato......pressure your government to do that.:)"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Etymology 2

From no+action+talk+only, from talking without acting.

Etymology 3

From National Association of Theatre Owners.

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