Hammarskjöld

[ hah-mer-shohld, -shuhld, ham-er-; Swedish hahm-ahr-shœld ]

noun

1. Dag Hjal·mar [dahg , yahl, -mah, r], 1905–61, Swedish statesman: Secretary General of the United Nations 1953–61; Nobel Peace Prize 1961.

Hammarskjöld

/ ˈhæməˌʃʊld; ˈhamarʃœld /

noun

1. HammarskjöldDag (Hjalmar Agne Carl)19051961MSwedishPOLITICS: statesman Dag ( Hjalmar Agne Carl ) (dɑːɡ). 1905–61, Swedish statesman; secretary-general of the United Nations (1953–61): Nobel peace prize 1961

Example Sentences

“As we remember the heinous crimes committed by Hamas, we must continue to press for lifesaving humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people, too,” Mr. Nadler, a Democrat and the longest-serving Jewish member of the House of Representatives, said during a speech at the event at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, near the United Nations headquarters.

From New York Times

In Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, just steps away from the United Nations headquarters, pro-Israel demonstrators on Tuesday laid out over 200 pairs of shoes — one pair for each person held hostage by Hamas.

From New York Times

And a variety of dedicated groups show up in Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza throughout the year to draw attention to their causes.

From Seattle Times

Then, he quoted Dag Hammarskjöld, former Secretary-General of the United Nations: “’For all that has been—thanks.

From Seattle Times

As the second secretary-general of the United Nations, Dag Hammarskjöld, understood that.

From Seattle Times