Synonyms for

Hiroshima

Verb / ˌhɪrəʊˈʃi:mʌ / / ˌhɪˈrəʊʃɪmʌ / Another word for hiroshima — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hiroshima is a city in Japan that was destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II.

Synonyms & similar words

hiroshima

Common collocations

  • Hiroshima bombing
  • atomic bomb Hiroshima
  • survivors of Hiroshima
  • peace memorial Hiroshima
  • August 6 Hiroshima
  • Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Word family

noun Hiroshima

Usage note

Hiroshima is a proper noun referring to a specific city in Japan and the site of the first atomic bombing. It is not typically used metaphorically or as a common noun, so antonyms and general synonyms are not applicable.

Example sentences

  1. Hiroshima is a city in Japan.
  2. Hiroshima was devastated by an atomic bomb during World War II.
  3. Many people lost their lives in the Hiroshima bombing.
  4. The Hiroshima bombing was a tragic event.
  5. The Hiroshima bombing changed the course of history.

Quotes

  • "I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds." - J. Robert Oppenheimer (referring to the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima)
  • "I will never forget my visit to Hiroshima." - Barack Obama
  • "The bombing of Hiroshima was an unspeakable tragedy." - Pope Francis

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