How Britons usually refer to the First World War. World War II is usually referred to as ‘The War.’
Great War
Example Sentences
"My grandfather fought in the Great War."
"The Great War memorials."
Etymology & History
British slang term that developed through the natural evolution of informal speech. Like many British colloquialisms, it likely began in a specific regional or social context before spreading to broader usage.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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