Korean War

/kəˌriən wɔər/
/kəˈriən wɔ/
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Definitions of Korean War
  1. noun
    a war between North and South Korea; South Korea was aided by the United States and other members of the United Nations; 1950-1953
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    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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