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Victory in Europe Day

Victory in Europe Day

3.3
A day that marks the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in Europe on May 8, 1945
  • noun
translation icon : Día de la Victoria en Europa
  • Parades and celebrations took place across Britain on Victory in Europe Day in 1945.

Examples

  • Every year, veterans gather to commemorate Victory in Europe Day and remember those who fought in World War II.

  • Schools often teach students about the significance of Victory in Europe Day in modern history classes.

  • We celebrate Victory in Europe Day every year on May 8.

  • Victory in Europe Day is important!

  • On Victory in Europe Day, people across the continent held celebrations to mark the end of World War II in Europe.

  • In 1945, historic events took place on Victory in Europe Day, as nations rejoiced over their freedom from Nazi rule.

  • That day was declared Victory in Europe Day: a celebration of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany.

Synonyms

V-E Day
vsVictory in Europe Day
1 4.2

The day that marks the Allied victory in Europe in World War II on May 8 1945

has the same meaning but is written as full phrase rather than an abbreviation

Antonyms

defeat
275 2.5

A loss in a game, match, or election that means you do not win

Surface Forms

Victory in Europe Day singular

Morphology

victory + in + Europe + day

The meaning is directly compositional: 'victory' + 'in' + 'Europe' + 'day' literally denotes the day of victory in Europe. This is a referential name for a historical observance (paralleled in many languages), so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words can infer its basic meaning even if they don't know the exact date or full historical context.

Etymology

Victory in Europe Day marks the day in World War II when the Allies accepted Germany's surrender and the fighting in Europe stopped on May 8, 1945. That's why people still meet each year to remember those who fought and to 'celebrate' the Allied victory in Europe.