"Combat Zone" meaning in English

See Combat Zone in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Possibly from the large number of servicemen frequenting the area during World War II and the violence associated with them. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Combat Zone}} Combat Zone
  1. A neighborhood on the southern edge of downtown Boston that included numerous bars, peep shows, pornography vendors, and prostitution. Wikipedia link: Combat Zone, Combat Zone, Boston Related terms: Tenderloin
    Sense id: en-Combat_Zone-en-name-aMlXelci Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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