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blitzkrieg

Syllabification: (blitz·krieg)
Pronunciation: /ˈblitsˌkrēg/

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Definition of blitzkrieg

noun

  • an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory.

Origin:

World War II: from German, literally 'lightning war'

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