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war

/wɔː/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does war mean?

noun, verb

A state of armed conflict between nations or states or, in the past, between states and tribes; an instance of such conflict. To engage in such conflict.

Example

"The war lasted for several years, causing widespread destruction and loss of life."

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