"Maginot Line" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Maginot Line [canonical]
Etymology: Named after French Minister of War André Maginot. Etymology templates: {{named-after/list|Minister of War||||}} Minister of War, {{!}} |, {{lang|en|André Maginot}} André Maginot, {{named-after|en|André Maginot|nationality=French|occupation=Minister of War|wplink==}} Named after French Minister of War André Maginot Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1|head=Maginot Line}} the Maginot Line
  1. (historical) A line of concrete fortifications, obstacles and weapon installations built by France in the 1930s to deter invasion by Germany. Tags: historical Categories (topical): World War II
    Sense id: en-Maginot_Line-en-name-C63YXUs1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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