war zone
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːr ˌzoʊn/
Definition
An area where active military combat is taking place.
Examples
The humanitarian aid convoy was unable to enter the war zone due to ongoing shelling.
Many civilians fled the war zone in search of safety across the border.
International observers were deployed to monitor the ceasefire agreement within the war zone.
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