Vietnam War

/viɪtˈnɑm wɔr/
/viɪtˈnɒm wɔ/
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Definitions of Vietnam War
  1. noun
    a prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and the armies of South Vietnam who were supported by the United States
    synonyms: Vietnam
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    war, warfare
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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