war zone
A 'war zone' refers to areas experiencing active military conflict, often marked by violence, destruction, and instability.
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Definition
B2Military
(technical, formal)A geographic area where active military operations are taking place.
Example
- The soldiers were deployed to a war zone in the Middle East.
B2General
(informal, metaphorical)An area that appears severely damaged or chaotic, resembling the aftermath of a military conflict.
Example
- After the hurricane, the town looked like a war zone.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "war zone":
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