Wartime: meaning, definitions and examples
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wartime
[ ˈwɔrˌtaɪm ]
military context
Wartime refers to a period during which a war is occurring. It is characterized by military mobilization, the employment of armed forces, and often significant societal changes related to the state's war efforts. Individuals and resources are typically redirected to support the war, and there may be regulations and restrictions to manage wartime activities. Wartime can affect both the combatants and the civilian population significantly, impacting daily life, economics, and psychological states in various ways.
Synonyms
combat phase, conflict period, war.
Examples of usage
- Many families struggle during wartime.
- Wartime propaganda aimed to boost morale.
- He served bravely during wartime.
Translations
Translations of the word "wartime" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tempo de guerra
🇮🇳 युद्धकाल
🇩🇪 Kriegszeit
🇮🇩 masa perang
🇺🇦 воєнний час
🇵🇱 czas wojenny
🇯🇵 戦時
🇫🇷 temps de guerre
🇪🇸 tiempo de guerra
🇹🇷 savaş zamanı
🇰🇷 전시
🇸🇦 فترة الحرب
🇨🇿 válečné období
🇸🇰 vojnové obdobie
🇨🇳 战争时期
🇸🇮 vojni čas
🇮🇸 stríðstími
🇰🇿 соғыс уақыты
🇬🇪 ომის ხანა
🇦🇿 müharibə dövrü
🇲🇽 tiempo de guerra
Etymology
The term 'wartime' derives from the combination of the word 'war,' which has Old English origins from 'werre,' meaning 'to confuse, to perplex,' related to the Latin 'bellum,' meaning 'war.' The term 'time' in this context refers to a duration or period. Thus, 'wartime' linguistically connects the concept of a war's duration with the activities and implications that arise during that specific time frame. Its usage has evolved to describe the unique conditions and challenges that occur when a nation is engaged in armed conflict, highlighting the differences in societal structure and norms that come about as a direct result of war. This term has been widely used in historical, political, and social discourse to analyze the effects of wars throughout history, including both world wars and other significant conflicts that shaped nations and cultures.