war grave
A 'war grave' is a burial site for those who died as a result of military conflict, often marked by memorials and maintained by various organizations.
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Definition
B2Military History
(formal)A burial site for individuals, typically soldiers, who died in combat or due to war-related causes.
Example
- The war grave was adorned with flowers on Memorial Day.
- Many war graves are located in dedicated military cemeteries.
C1Aviation and Maritime
(technical)A sunken vessel or crashed aircraft that serves as the final resting place for war casualties.
Example
- The wreck of the battleship is considered a war grave.
- Diving expeditions often avoid disturbing underwater war graves.
B2Civilian
(formal)A grave for civilians who died as a direct result of military conflict.
Example
- War graves for civilians are often found in areas heavily affected by conflict.
- The cemetery contains several war graves of civilians who perished during the bombing.
Similar
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