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Belligerency: meaning, definitions and examples

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belligerency

 

[ bəˈlɪʤərənsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of conflict

Belligerency refers to a state of hostility or conflict, particularly in the context of war. It describes the condition of being engaged in war or armed conflict, either by states or groups. The term can also denote the aggressive behavior exhibited during warfare. In legal terms, belligerent nations are recognized as having rights under international law to engage in war. Understanding belligerency is crucial in international relations and peace studies.

Synonyms

aggressiveness, combativeness, hostility, warfare

Examples of usage

  • The belligerency of the nations escalated tensions.
  • International laws regulate the rights of belligerency.
  • The peace talks aimed to reduce the belligerency in the region.

Translations

Translations of the word "belligerency" in other languages:

🇵🇹 beligerância

🇮🇳 युद्ध स्थिति

🇩🇪 Kriegführung

🇮🇩 beligeransi

🇺🇦 беллігерентність

🇵🇱 beligerencja

🇯🇵 交戦状態

🇫🇷 belligérance

🇪🇸 beligerancia

🇹🇷 savaş durumu

🇰🇷 전투 상태

🇸🇦 حالة الحرب

🇨🇿 beligerence

🇸🇰 beligerencia

🇨🇳 交战状态

🇸🇮 beligeranca

🇮🇸 stríðsástand

🇰🇿 соғыс жағдайы

🇬🇪 ომის მდგომარეობა

🇦🇿 müharibə vəziyyəti

🇲🇽 beligerancia

Word origin

The term 'belligerency' originates from the Latin word 'belligerare,' which means 'to wage war.' This word consists of 'bellum,' meaning 'war,' and 'gerere,' meaning 'to bear or carry.' The first recorded use of the term in English dates back to the late 19th century, specifically emerging in legal contexts associated with international law and conflicts. Historically, belligerency has been used to define parties involved in armed conflict, recognizing their rights and obligations under the laws of war. As international relations evolved, the concept of belligerency has played a significant role in discussions about sovereignty, military engagement, and conflict resolution.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,324 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.