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