theater war

theater of war

noun
the entire area in which ground, sea, and air forces may become directly employed in war operations, including the theater of operations and the zone of interior.

Origin:
1885–90

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theater of war

noun
the entire land, sea, and air area that may become or is directly involved in war operations 
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