communications zone

noun

The rear part of a theater of war or theater of operations (behind but contiguous to the combat zone) which contains the lines of communications, establishments for supply and evacuation, and other agencies required for the immediate support and maintenance of the field forces.

Similar
COMMZ

Meanings

nouncommunications zone (plural communications zones)

plural communications zones

  1. governmentThe rear part of a theater of war or theater of operations (behind but contiguous to the combat zone) which contains the lines of communications, establishments for supply and evacuation, and other agencies required for the immediate support and maintenance of the field forces.

    Synonyms: COMMZ

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe rear part of a theater of war or theater of operations (behind but contiguous to the combat zone) which contains the lines of communications, establishments for supply and evacuation, and other agencies required for the immediate support and maintenance of the field forces.

Similar
COMMZ
Cite this entry
APA

communications zone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/communications%20zone

MLA

“communications zone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/communications%20zone. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “communications zone,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/communications%20zone.

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