guerra mundial
1. a war involving many of the countries of the world, especially the two major conflicts of the 20th century (World War I and World War II)
World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945.
A Segunda Guerra Mundial durou de 1939 a 1945.
2. any large-scale conflict involving multiple nations across continents
Historians warned that the escalating tensions could lead to another world war.
Historiadores alertaram que as tensões crescentes poderiam levar a outra guerra mundial.
The term 'world war' holds significant historical and cultural weight in both American and Brazilian education and discourse, with World War I and World War II being pivotal events studied extensively in schools. In Brazil, references to 'guerras mundiais' are common in history classes and political discussions. The term is used metaphorically in everyday language to describe any major conflict or dispute.
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