US-led

UK: ˌjuːˈes ˈled | US: ˌjuːˈes ˈled

Definition

  1. adj. directed, organized, or dominated by the United States

Structure
us <United States>led <guided, past participle of "lead">
Etymology

The term "US-led" combines the abbreviation "US" (for United States) with the past participle "led" from the verb "lead." It emerged in the 20th century, particularly in geopolitical contexts, to describe initiatives, alliances, or military actions spearheaded by the United States. The construction follows a common English pattern for compound adjectives (e.g., "student-run," "government-funded"), where a noun or abbreviation modifies a participial form to denote agency or control.

Examples

  1. The US-led coalition intervened in the conflict to restore stability.

  2. NATO is often seen as a US-led military alliance.

  3. Critics argue that US-led sanctions disproportionately affect civilians.

  4. The US-led initiative aims to combat climate change globally.

  5. During the Cold War, many US-led programs focused on containing communism.