Definition of Cold War

1. Noun. A state of political hostility between countries using means short of armed warfare.

Generic synonyms: Antagonism, Enmity, Hostility
Antonyms: Hot War

2. Noun. A state of political hostility that existed from 1945 until 1990 between countries led by the Soviet Union and countries led by the United States.
Generic synonyms: Antagonism, Enmity, Hostility

Definition of Cold War

1. Proper noun. The period of hostility short of open war between the Soviet Bloc and the Western powers, especially the United States, 1945–91. ¹

2. Noun. A period of hostile relations between rivals where direct open warfare between them is largely undesired and avoided. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cold War

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