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Vietnam

viet·nam

UK/ˌviːətˈnɑːm/ US/ˌviːətˈnæm/ common slang us

noun

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a prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and the non-communist armies of South Vietnam who were supported by the United States

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Origin

Borrowed from Vietnamese Việt Nam. Extended senses come from the Vietnam War.

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  • Countries of the world

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