Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-home-front
phrase
ˈɒn ðə hoʊm frʌnt
Definition
Referring to the situation or activities that occur at home or within a country, especially during a time of war or conflict.
Examples
- The citizens contributed greatly on the home front by rationing food during the war.
- On the home front, families learned to adapt to changes brought by the conflict.
- The government launched campaigns to encourage support for the troops on the home front.
Meaning
The term relates to the domestic front, particularly in the context of war, indicating the efforts and circumstances that take place within the home country as opposed to the battlefield.
Synonyms
- domestic front
- internal front
- civilian efforts
