La guerre mondiale
Example: La guerre mondiale a profondément changé la politique internationale.
Definition
"La guerre mondiale" refers to a large-scale war involving many countries across different continents, significantly affecting global politics, economies, and societies. It usually denotes one of the two major conflicts in the 20th century that reshaped international relations.
Etymology
The phrase "la guerre mondiale" comes from French, where "guerre" means war and "mondiale" means global or worldwide. It literally translates to 'world war,' describing a conflict that involves many nations around the globe. The term gained prominence during the 20th century with the First and Second World Wars.
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