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—home-front, adj.the civilian sector of a nation at war when its armed forces are in combat abroad.[1915-20]
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home front — also homefront, by 1917, from HOME (Cf. home) + FRONT (Cf. front) in the military sense. A term from World War I … Etymology dictionary
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Home Front (TV series) — Home Front is a lifestyle television series airing on TVNZ s channel Television One in New Zealand. It combines home makeover ideas, home maintenance and DIY tips, and guided tours around the homes of well known New Zealanders. The series has… … Wikipedia
home front, the — noun 1. ) the activities and living conditions of the people who stay at home during a war 2. ) the home: He manages things on the home front when his wife is away … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Home front during World War II — U.S. Government Publicity photo of American machine tool worker in Texas. The home front covers the activities of the civilians in a nation at war. World War II was a total war; homeland production became even more invaluable to both the Allied… … Wikipedia
Home Front Command — The Israeli Home Front Command is a relatively recent Israel Defense Forces regional command, created in February 1992 following the Gulf War, which was the first war since the 1948 Arab Israeli War where the Home Front faced a significant threat … Wikipedia
home front — noun Date: 1919 the sphere of civilian activity in war … New Collegiate Dictionary
