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English word origin

Etymology of NATO

From North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
name

Acronym of North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
phrase

Acronym of No Action Talk Only.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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

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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
name

Acronym of National Association of Theatre Owners.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From National Association of Theatre Owners.

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