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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American sentiment was turning against newcomers, whether Vietnamese refugees, Cuban and Haitian boat people, Central Americans fleeing civil wars or Mexicans looking for economic opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 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
"We mustn't end up like Iraq or Syria, honestly, we don't deserve that," a young man in Tehran said, referring to the civil wars which scarred those two countries this century.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
Since independence from France in 1960, the CAR has seen a succession of conflicts, civil wars and military coups.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2025
His strong hand ended the furious civil wars and brought about the Pax Augusta, which lasted for nearly half a century.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
