"VE Day" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From initialism of victory (in) Europe + day. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=VE Day}} VE Day
  1. Victory in Europe day; the anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, 8 May 1945. Wikipedia link: Victory in Europe Day Categories (topical): World War II Related terms: VJ Day, VP Day, D-Day, X-Day, Y-Day Coordinate_terms: Armistice Day Translations (Victory in Europe day): Bevrijdingsdag (Dutch)

Alternative forms

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