maginot line

Ma·gi·not line

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mazh-uh-noh lahyn]
- /ˈmæʒ əˌnoʊ laɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mazh-uh-noh lahyn]
- /ˈmæʒ əˌnoʊ laɪn/

Definitions of maginot line words

noun maginot line a zone of heavy defensive fortifications erected by France along its eastern border in the years preceding World War II, but outflanked in 1940 when the German army attacked through Belgium. 1
noun maginot line any elaborate line of defense or set of barriers. 1
noun maginot line French fortifications against Germany 1
noun maginot line a line of fortifications built by France to defend its border with Germany prior to World War II; it proved ineffective against the German invasion 0
noun maginot line any line of defence in which blind confidence is placed 0
noun maginot line a system of heavy fortifications built before WWII on the E frontier of France: it failed to prevent invasion by the Nazi armies 0

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Origin of maginot line

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

1925-30; after André Maginot (1877-1932), French minister of war

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maginot line popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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