Central Powers (Noun)
Meaning
In World War I the alliance of Germany and Austria-Hungary and other nations allied with them in opposing the Allies.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Central Powers, consisting mainly of Germany and Austria-Hungary, formed a strong opposition against the Allies in World War I.
- Germany was the primary military force among the Central Powers during the war.
- The Central Powers' key weaknesses, including poor communication and inadequate leadership, led to their eventual downfall.
- Italy's initial decision to remain neutral led to changes in the makeup of the Central Powers and the opposing forces.
- The Ottoman Empire's entry into the war expanded the scope and presence of the Central Powers globally.