war of independence
A civil war by which a rebellious party achieves its independence from a state or rulerA civil war by which a rebellious party achieves its independence from a state or ruler.
» Algeria won the war and reclaimed its independence.
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1 sensesA civil war by which a rebellious party achieves its independence from a state or ruler.
Unabhängigkeitskrieg
война́ за незави́симостьvojná za nezavísimostʹ
Examples
12 sentencesAlgeria won the war and reclaimed its independence.
Algerians in general don't bear resentment towards France for the consequences of the war for independence.
The Algerian war of independence lasted more than 7 years.
Yanni's father fought in the Algerian war of independence.
Yanni's father went to fight in the Algerian war of independence.
Translations
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Forms
plural: wars of independence| Singular | war of independence |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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