Vietnam (Noun)
Meaning 1
A prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and the armies of South Vietnam who were supported by the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in 1945.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Vietnam declared its independence from France in 1945, marking the beginning of a long and tumultuous period in the nation's history.
- The Vietnam War was a protracted and devastating conflict that lasted from the mid-1950s until the fall of Saigon in 1975.
- Located in Southeast Asia, Vietnam shares borders with China, Laos, and Cambodia, and boasts a diverse geography that ranges from mountains to coastlines.
- After years of fighting, North and South Vietnam were reunified under communist rule in 1976, bringing an end to decades of division and strife.
- Vietnam's stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and resilient people have made it a popular destination for tourists and travelers from around the world.