war bride
The term 'war bride' gained prominence during and after the World Wars, describing women who married foreign soldiers and often relocated to their husbands' countries.
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Definition
B2Sociology
(historical, informal)A woman who marries a soldier from a foreign country during a war and often moves to her husband's homeland.
Example
- Many European women became war brides and moved to the United States after World War II.
- The documentary features stories of war brides who faced challenges in their new countries.
C1Business
(idiomatic)A company or individual whose business thrives due to wartime conditions.
Example
- The small factory became a war bride, experiencing a surge in demand for its military supplies.
- During the conflict, several companies emerged as war brides, benefiting from the increased need for their products.