War: meaning, definitions and examples
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war
[ wɔːr ]
in history
War is a state of armed conflict between different nations or states or different groups within a nation or state. It is characterized by extreme violence, aggression, and destruction, often resulting in loss of life and property.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- World War II was one of the deadliest wars in history.
- The country declared war on its neighboring nation.
- The war lasted for several years before a peace treaty was signed.
in a figurative sense
War can also refer to a state of competition or hostility between different individuals or groups, where there is a struggle for dominance or control.
Synonyms
competition, conflict, struggle
Examples of usage
- There is a price war going on between the two leading companies.
- The political parties are engaged in a war of words.
- The siblings are constantly at war with each other over trivial matters.
Translations
Translations of the word "war" in other languages:
🇵🇹 guerra
🇮🇳 युद्ध
🇩🇪 Krieg
🇮🇩 perang
🇺🇦 війна
🇵🇱 wojna
🇯🇵 戦争 (せんそう)
🇫🇷 guerre
🇪🇸 guerra
🇹🇷 savaş
🇰🇷 전쟁 (jeonjaeng)
🇸🇦 حرب (harb)
🇨🇿 válka
🇸🇰 vojna
🇨🇳 战争 (zhànzhēng)
🇸🇮 vojna
🇮🇸 stríð
🇰🇿 соғыс
🇬🇪 ომი (omi)
🇦🇿 müharibə
🇲🇽 guerra
Word origin
The word 'war' originated from the Old English word 'wyrre' which meant 'fight, conflict'. The concept of war has been a part of human history since ancient times, with conflicts arising over various reasons such as territorial disputes, resources, power, and ideologies. Wars have had profound effects on societies, shaping political landscapes, economies, and cultures. Throughout history, wars have been both destructive and transformative, leading to significant changes in the course of human civilization.
See also: warble, warfare, warhead, warheads, warily, warlike, warlock, warmonger, warmongering, warplane, warrior, warship, wary.