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Definition of hiroshima

hiroshima

/ˌhɪr.oʊˈʃiː.mə/
Hi · ro · shi · ma
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hiroshima Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major industrial city in Japan, located in the western part of Honshu island, historically significant as the first city to be targeted by a nuclear weapon during World War II.

Example

"After the devastation of World War II, Hiroshima was rebuilt and transformed into a vibrant metropolis dedicated to the promotion of global peace."

• Rhymes for hiroshima

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 広島 (Hiroshima), meaning 'broad island', derived from 'hiro' (broad, wide) and 'shima' (island).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hiroshima. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hiroshima
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