Meaning & Definition of word "War"

War

/wɔːr/

1. A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.
- Example: The war between the two nations lasted for several years, resulting in significant loss of life.
2. A conflict or struggle between opposing forces or parties.
- Example: The civil rights movement was a war against systemic injustice and inequality.
3. A sustained campaign against an undesirable situation or condition.
- Example: The organization launched a war on poverty to help those in need.
4. A state of competition or hostility between individuals or groups, often manifesting in aggressive behavior.
- Example: The two rival companies were engaged in a war for market dominance.
5. The organized use of military force to achieve political goals.
- Example: World War II was fought primarily between the Axis and Allied powers.

●From Old English 'werre', from Old North French 'werre', which means 'conflict or war'.

cold war:

A state of political hostility between countries characterized by threats, propaganda, and other measures short of open warfare.

war of words:

A dispute or argument conducted through verbal exchanges rather than physical conflict.

war-torn:

Referring to an area that has been severely affected by war, resulting in destruction and suffering.

warfare:

The engagement in or the activities involved in war.

combat:

Fighting between armed forces.

battleground:

The site of a battle.

Meaning: the big one

● Example Sentence: They said World War III would be the big one, involving nuclear weapons.

Meaning: war zone

● Example Sentence: After the conflict escalated, the area became a war zone.