Warfare

usgb/ˈwɔːrfer/
noun

The activity of fighting or conflict, often between countries or groups in a country.

The border region has been a place of intense warfare for years.
Visual representation of "warfare" - The activity of fighting or conflict, often between countries or groups in a country.

Often appears as...

  • guerilla warfare
  • nuclear warfare
Definition 1 of 4
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Assess Intensity

Determine how fierce or extensive the conflict is by looking at the collocations used.

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Guerrilla warfare involves sporadic, unconventional tactics.
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Identify Participants

Warfare often refers to conflicts between large groups such as nations or armies.

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Nuclear warfare is a confrontation between nations with nuclear capabilities.
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Historical Context

Understanding the historical usage can clarify the nature of the warfare described.

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World War II introduced a new era of chemical warfare.
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