theater of operations
noun
the part of the theater of war, including a combat zone and a communications zone, that is engaged in military operations and their support.
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Origin of theater of operations
First recorded in 1875–80
Words nearby theater of operations
theanthropism, thearchy, theat., theater, theater of cruelty, theater of operations, theater of the absurd, theater of war, theater-in-the-round, theatergoer, theatine
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