World War (Noun)
Meaning
A war in which the major nations of the world are involved.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The world war that began in 1914 and lasted four years was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.
- The aftermath of the world war left many European cities in ruins and led to widespread poverty and famine.
- Some historians believe that the world war was caused by the complex system of alliances between European nations.
- During the world war, millions of soldiers were drafted to fight on various fronts, including the trenches of France and the deserts of North Africa.
- The world war also saw the introduction of new technologies, including the development of tanks, planes, and poisonous gas.