Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Guernica
Proper Noun
/ɡɛrˈnɪkə/
Definition
A town in Spain that became the namesake of a famous painting by Pablo Picasso, representing the horrors of war.
Examples
- Guernica is known for the tragic bombing that occurred in 1937.
- Pablo Picasso created his renowned artwork, ‘Guernica’, in response to the events in the town.
- The painting serves as a powerful anti-war statement.
Meaning
Guernica symbolizes the suffering and destruction caused by conflict, particularly the bombing of the town during the Spanish Civil War.
Synonyms
- None (as a proper noun, ‘Guernica’ does not have synonyms, but it represents destruction and horror in war contexts).
