Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Berlin Wall
Proper Noun
/bərˈlɪn wɔːl/
Definition
A barrier that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989, separating East Berlin from West Berlin.
Examples
- The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked a significant moment in history.
- Many people remember the Berlin Wall as a symbol of oppression.
- The Berlin Wall was constructed overnight, surprising many Berliners.
Meaning
The Berlin Wall was a physical and symbolic barrier that represented the division of East and West during the Cold War, marking the difference between communist and democratic societies.
Synonyms
- Iron Curtain
- Barrier
- Division
