A guerra mundial
Example: A Segunda Guerra Mundial mudou o curso da história mundial.
Definition
"A guerra mundial" refers to a large-scale global conflict involving many countries across different continents. It typically describes either of the two major wars in the 20th century, World War I or World War II, which had significant political, social, and economic impacts worldwide.
Etymology
The phrase "a guerra mundial" comes from Portuguese, where "guerra" means war and "mundial" means worldwide or global. The term gained prominence during the early 20th century to describe unprecedented global conflicts, with "mundial" emphasizing the involvement of multiple nations around the world.
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