Meaning of the word "World War II" in English
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World War II
US /ˌwɝːld ˌwɔːr ˈtuː/
UK /ˌwɜːld ˌwɔː ˈtuː/
Noun
a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving the vast majority of the world's countries and every continent except Antarctica
Example:
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World War II ended in 1945 with the surrender of Germany and Japan.
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Many technological advances were made during World War II.
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