"Axis" meaning in English

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Adjective

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Etymology: From Mussolini's idea of "an axis around which nations could assemble". Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Axis (not comparable)
  1. Of or pertaining to this alliance. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: the Axis Powers
    Sense id: en-Axis-en-adj-qC0PXQ7q

Proper name

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Axis.wav [US]
Etymology: From Mussolini's idea of "an axis around which nations could assemble". Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Axis
  1. The alliance (in effect before and during World War II) of Germany, Italy, Japan, and several minor allied countries, which opposed the Allies.
    Sense id: en-Axis-en-name-dRR2ffJL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, World War II Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 6 73 21 Disambiguation of World War II: 2 98
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