World war
World war noun - A war in which the major nations of the world are involved.
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Synonyms for World war
War
War noun - A state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups.
Usage example: the war was the result of ethnic tensions that had been building in the region for decades
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War and World war. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 30, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/world_war/war
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