"First World War" meaning in English

See First World War in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the First World War [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=First World War}} the First World War
  1. World War I. Categories (topical): Historical events, History, War, World War I Related terms: Second World War, Third World War
    Sense id: en-First_World_War-en-name-hl9v1iFB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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