cold war

Noun

A state of political hostility and tension characterized by threats, propaganda, and other measures short of open warfare, especially between the United States and the Soviet Union in the mid to late 20th century.

ریشه

The term 'Cold War' originated in 1947, referring to the intense rivalry and hostility between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II. The word 'cold' emphasizes the absence of direct military conflict.

مثال

• The Cold War was a period of intense ideological competition between the US and the USSR.
• The arms race was a significant aspect of the Cold War.
• The Berlin Wall was a symbol of the division during the Cold War.