civil war
noun
a war between political factions or regions within the same country.
civil wars
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pluralof civil war.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The inciting conflict simmered for decades, starting in the late 14th century, before erupting into a series of civil wars lasting more than 30 years.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
"Long before the civil wars, men and boys were expected to doff their hats, indoors or out, whenever they met a superior," he says.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2026
It also precipitated devastating civil wars in Syria, Yemen, and Libya, which triggered large-scale migration from the region to Europe.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Sanctuary became linked to immigration in the 1980s as Central Americans fled regional civil wars for the United States.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2025
“That Colonel Aureliano Buendía fought thirty-two civil wars and lost them all,” Aureliano answered.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
