"Years of Lead" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Calque of Italian anni di piombo. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|it|anni di piombo}} Calque of Italian anni di piombo Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Years of Lead}} Years of Lead
  1. (historical) A period during the Cold War, characterized by left-wing and right-wing terrorism and the strategy of tension, beginning in Italy and later spreading to the rest of Europe. Wikipedia link: Years of Lead Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-Years_of_Lead-en-name-JLeA89LL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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