vietnam
IPA: viɛtnˈɑm
Root Word: Vietnam
noun
- A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Capital: Hanoi.
- (chiefly US, colloquial) The Vietnam War.
- A long and protracted war or conflict in which the dominating foreign occupier is unable to secure a victory.
- (US, slang) A place that is very dangerous, especially if afflicted by violence.
- (US, slang, by extension) A situation in which one cannot win.
viet nam
IPA: viˈɛtnˈæm
Root Word: Viet Nam
noun
- Alternative form of Vietnam [A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Capital: Hanoi.]
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