Second World War

noun

1. World War II.

Second World War

noun

1. another name for World War II

Example Sentences

"It's crucial we remember not just the big wars like the Second World War, the Falklands, Afghanistan, or Iraq, but all the conflicts and peacekeeping missions that don't always make the headlines," he said.

From BBC

The IMF's outlook contrasts with Chancellor Rachel Reeves's assessment of the UK economy after she claimed Labour had inherited the "worst set of circumstances since the Second World War" following 14 years of Conservative rule.

From BBC

This has been an amazing alliance that's been so effective for generations since the Second World War.

From Salon

However in the period since the Second World War it has lurched from crisis to crisis and was under UK state control from 1977 to 1989.

From BBC

England’s defeat of Pakistan in the first Test will forever be remembered as their most run-filled since the Second World War.

From BBC