Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Hiroshima
Proper noun
/ˌhiːrəˈʃiːmə/
Definition
A city in Japan that was the first to be targeted by an atomic bomb during World War II.
Examples
- The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
- Hiroshima has since become a center for peace advocacy.
- The annual memorial in Hiroshima attracts visitors from all over the world.
Meaning
Hiroshima is often synonymous with the devastation caused by nuclear warfare, as well as a symbol for peace and the anti-nuclear movement.
Synonyms
- City of Peace
- Nuclear Ground Zero
- Historic Site
