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persian gulf war

 

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Noun persian gulf war has 1 sense
  1. Persian Gulf War, Gulf War - a war fought between a coalition led by the United States and Iraq to free Kuwait from Iraqi invaders; 1990-1991
    --1 is a kind of war, warfare
    --1 has parts: Operation Desert Storm

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Persian Gulf War

Description:

The Persian Gulf War, also known as the Gulf War, was a conflict that took place between Iraq and a coalition of international forces led by the United States in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Historical Conflict

The Persian Gulf War refers to the armed conflict that occurred in 1990-1991 between Iraq and a coalition of countries, prompted by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

Example Sentence: During the Persian Gulf War, the United States and its allies launched a massive military operation to liberate Kuwait.

2. Noun - Geographical Region

The term Persian Gulf War can also refer to the Persian Gulf, which is a mediterranean sea in Western Asia, located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.

Example Sentence: The Persian Gulf War is an important strategic waterway for global trade and shipping.

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