Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lend-lease
noun
/lɛnd liːs/
Definition
A system under which the United States supplied its allies with war materials during World War II.
Examples
- The Lend-Lease Act was crucial for supporting the Allies in their fight against the Axis powers.
- Under the lend-lease agreement, the U.S. provided large quantities of military equipment to Britain.
- Many historians credit lend-lease with helping to turn the tide of war in favor of the Allies.
Meaning
Lend-lease refers to the program established during World War II to provide military aid to foreign nations.
Synonyms
- military aid
- support program
- assistance arrangement
