Warfare: meaning, definitions and examples

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warfare

 

[ ˈwɔːˌfeər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military conflict

Warfare refers to the process of engaging in or conducting war. It includes the strategies, tactics, and methods used by armed forces to achieve victory over an enemy. Warfare can involve various types of combat, such as land, sea, air, or cyber warfare.

Synonyms

battle, combat, conflict

Examples of usage

  • Modern warfare often relies on advanced technology.
  • The history of warfare dates back to ancient civilizations.
  • The art of warfare has evolved over centuries.

Translations

Translations of the word "warfare" in other languages:

🇵🇹 guerra

🇮🇳 युद्ध

🇩🇪 Kriegführung

🇮🇩 perang

🇺🇦 воєнні дії

🇵🇱 wojna

🇯🇵 戦争

🇫🇷 guerre

🇪🇸 guerra

🇹🇷 savaş

🇰🇷 전쟁

🇸🇦 حرب

🇨🇿 válka

🇸🇰 vojna

🇨🇳 战争

🇸🇮 vojna

🇮🇸 stríð

🇰🇿 соғыс

🇬🇪 ომი

🇦🇿 müharibə

🇲🇽 guerra

Etymology

The term 'warfare' has its origins in Old English, where 'wær' meant 'hostile contention, strife, war.' The suffix '-fare' is related to 'faran,' meaning 'to journey.' Therefore, warfare can be seen as the journey or process of engaging in warlike activities. Throughout history, warfare has been a central aspect of human conflict, shaping the course of nations and civilizations.

See also: war, warble, warhead, warheads, warily, warlike, warlock, warmonger, warmongering, warplane, warrior, warship, wary.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,278 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.