La guerra mundial
Example: La guerra mundial va canviar el destí de moltes nacions europees.
Definition
"La guerra mundial" refers to a large-scale war involving many countries across the world, typically referring to either of the two major global conflicts in the 20th century that significantly impacted the course of history and involved widespread military engagement and political alliances.
Etymology
The phrase "la guerra mundial" comes from Catalan, where "guerra" means war and "mundial" means global or worldwide. It directly translates to "the world war," reflecting the extensive international involvement and impact of these conflicts, known as World War I and World War II.
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