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Belligerence: meaning, definitions and examples

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belligerence

 

[ bɪˈlɪdʒərəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in conflict

Aggressive or warlike behavior; a hostile or combative attitude.

Synonyms

aggressiveness, combative, hostility

Examples of usage

  • His belligerence towards his colleagues made it difficult to work together.
  • The country's belligerence towards its neighbors led to escalating tensions.
  • She displayed belligerence towards anyone who disagreed with her opinions.
Context #2 | Noun

diplomatic relations

A deliberate and aggressive warlike act or posture.

Synonyms

aggressiveness, hostility, warlike

Examples of usage

  • The country's belligerence resulted in economic sanctions from other nations.
  • The belligerence of the dictator alarmed the international community.

Translations

Translations of the word "belligerence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 beligerância

🇮🇳 युद्धप्रियता

🇩🇪 Kämpfergeist

🇮🇩 keganasan

🇺🇦 агресивність

🇵🇱 wojowniczość

🇯🇵 好戦性 (こうせんせい)

🇫🇷 belligérance

🇪🇸 beligerancia

🇹🇷 mücadele ruhu

🇰🇷 호전성

🇸🇦 عدوانية

🇨🇿 bojovnost

🇸🇰 bojovnosť

🇨🇳 好战性 (hǎo zhàn xìng)

🇸🇮 bojevitost

🇮🇸 bardagahneigð

🇰🇿 соғысқұмарлық

🇬🇪 ომის სურვილი

🇦🇿 döyüşkənlik

🇲🇽 beligerancia

Etymology

The word 'belligerence' originated from the Latin word 'bellum' meaning 'war'. It entered the English language in the mid-19th century. The term has been historically used in the context of warfare and conflict, describing aggressive and combative behavior. Over time, 'belligerence' has also been employed in diplomatic settings to denote a hostile or warlike stance towards other nations.

See also: belligerently.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,361 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.