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Trygve Lie

Trygve Lie

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A Norwegian diplomat who served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations
  • proper noun
: Trygve Lie
  • Trygve Lie was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, serving from 1946 to 1952.

Examples

  • The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was Trygve Lie.

  • Many historians credit Trygve Lie with helping to establish international cooperation after World War II.

  • Trygve Lie played a crucial role in shaping the early years of the United Nations.

  • The Norwegian government honored Trygve Lie for his diplomatic efforts during a challenging era.

  • Did you know Trygve Lie played a crucial role in post-war diplomacy?

  • During his tenure, Trygve Lie advocated for peace and cooperation among nations.

  • Trygve Lie is remembered for his significant contributions to international diplomacy.

Surface Forms

Trygve Lie main

Morphology

Trygve + Lie

This is a proper name referring to a specific person; the referent (a Norwegian diplomat and first UN Secretary‑General) is arbitrary and cannot be predicted from the constituent tokens. Even if a learner knows the English word 'lie' as a verb, that meaning is unrelated to the surname here, so the overall meaning is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Trygve Lie is the name of a Norwegian diplomat who became the 'first Secretary-General of the United Nations' after World War II. He helped set up the new world organisation and speak for smaller countries, so his name is used when people talk about the start of the UN and early international cooperation.