Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wwii
noun
/ˌdʌbəljuː daʊbəljuː ˈaɪˈaɪ/
Definition
World War II, a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945.
Examples
- The turning point of WWII was the Battle of Stalingrad.
- Many historians analyze the causes of WWII in detail.
- WWII had profound effects on the modern world.
Meaning
The period during which major world powers fought, leading to significant changes in political and social structures.
Synonyms
- Second World War
- Global War
- Great Patriotic War
