home front

noun

: the sphere of civilian activity in war

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The program recognizes local contributions to the U.S. home front during World War II. Kristi Tanner, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024 By maximizing Israel’s military effectiveness while lowering the risk to Israel’s home front, these kinds of wars played to the IDF’s strengths and allowed the country to quickly return its economy and society to normal. Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2024 American politicians, scholars, and pundits have for decades paid lip service to the idea that a dynamic and resilient home front is the foundation for success abroad. Michael J. Mazarr, Foreign Affairs, 21 June 2022 Mobilizing a war-weary U.S. home front, however, was no easy task, and the government employed numerous tactics, if not gimmicks, to assuage Americans’ concerns, instill national pride, and secure the requisite support. Kaete O’Connell / Made By History, TIME, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for home front 

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of home front was in 1917

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“Home front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20front. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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