veterans of foreign wars

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Noun veterans of foreign wars has 1 sense

Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW - an organization of United States war veterans
--₁ is a kind of association
--₁ has members: veteran, vet, ex-serviceman

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Veterans of Foreign Wars

Definition: Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) refers to an organization established to support and advocate for veterans who have served in foreign conflicts or wars.

Senses:

Sense 1: Organization

Noun: A non-profit organization that provides various services and resources to veterans who have served in foreign conflicts.

Example: The Veterans of Foreign Wars organization offers educational scholarships to veterans' children.

Usages:

Usage 1: Popular

Adjective: Well-known or widely recognized by the general public.

Example: The VFW is a popular organization that has a significant impact on veterans' lives.

Usage 2: Local

Adjective: Pertaining to a specific area or region; limited to or occurring within a particular community.

Example: The local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter organized a community event to honor veterans.

Noun: A local branch or unit of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization.

Example: John joined the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post to connect with other veterans in his community.