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VocabJLPT N1

cold war

Noun

Definitions

1. cold war
2. the Cold War
3. Cold War

This refers to the Cold War, the period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union roughly from the late 1940s to 1991. It is used in historical and political contexts to describe this era of ideological rivalry that stopped short of direct military conflict.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At lunch, someone asked me, "Can I borrow your Cold War spy novel?"

Sentence 2

Who do you think actually won the Cold War?

Sentence 3

She said "The Cold War's effects linger on," and everyone nodded.

Sentence 4

My boss said "Learn from the lessons of the Cold War" and handed out materials.

Sentence 5

"How do you teach the Cold War to a generation that never lived it?"