viet nam

(noun) a communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in 1945. Synonyms: Vietnam, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Viet Nam, Annam.

(noun) a prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and the armies of South Vietnam who were supported by the United States. Synonyms: Vietnam War, Vietnam.