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ground zero
noun
1.
the point on the surface of the earth or water directly below, directly above, or at which an atomic or hydrogen bomb explodes.
2.
( sometimes initial capital letters ) the site of the former World Trade Center in New York City, destroyed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
3.
Informal. the very beginning or most elementary level: Some of the students are starting from ground zero.
Origin:
1945–50
1945–50
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| ground zero | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a point on the surface of land or water at or directly above or below the centre of a nuclear explosion |
| 2. | a scene of great devastation |
| 3. | (sometimes capitals) the name given to the devastated site of the collapsed World Trade Center towers in New York after September 11 2001 |
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Ground zero
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Example sentences
Unfortunately, the site was ground zero for an overpopulated pack-rat colony.
They're at ground zero in the war against narco-trafficking, illegal immigration, and terrorism.
Community colleges are both ground zero for retraining and a huge source of online growth.
Properties in those areas--condominiums especially--have been ground zero for real estate speculation over the past five years.
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