Poland (Noun)
Meaning
A republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The capital city of Poland is Warsaw, which has a rich cultural and historical heritage.
- In September 1939, Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland sparked the outbreak of World War II.
- Poland has a long and storied history, with a powerful medieval kingdom and a more recent experience as a Soviet satellite state.
- During the 20th century, Poland experienced significant border changes, losing territory to both Germany and the Soviet Union.
- Following World War I, Poland was reestablished as an independent nation after 123 years of partitioning by foreign powers.