home front

home front

n. The civilian population or the civilian activities of a country at war.

home′ front`

n. the civilian sector of a nation at war when its armed forces are in combat abroad. [1915–20] home′-front`, adj.

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home front - the civilian population (and their activities) of a country at warpopulation - the people who inhabit a territory or state; "the population seemed to be well fed and clothed"

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