warfare
word
/ˈwɔɹˌfɛɹ/
WOR-fair
/wˈɔːfeə/
WAW-fair
Definition
The activity or process of fighting a war, including the methods and techniques used during battles. Sometimes, it also refers to non-military struggles between groups.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and academic; rarely used in everyday speech except in historical, military, or metaphorical (like 'economic warfare') contexts. Refers to the overall strategy and method of fighting, not a specific battle.
Spanish: guerra (manera de luchar) - combatePortuguese (BR): guerra (maneira de lutar) - combatePortuguese (PT): guerra (maneira de lutar) - combateChinese (Simplified): 战争（作战方式）Chinese (Traditional): 戰爭（作戰方式）Hindi: युद्धArabic: الحرب (أسلوب القتال) - القتالBengali: যুদ্ধ - সামরিক অভিযানRussian: военные действия - ведение войныJapanese: 戦争行為 - 戦闘Vietnamese: chiến tranh - hoạt động chiến tranhKorean: 전쟁 - 전쟁 행위Turkish: savaş - savaş haliUrdu: جنگ - جنگی کارروائیIndonesian: perang - peperangan
Example Sentences
They studied the history of ancient warfare.
basic
Cyber warfare is becoming a major threat to nations.
natural
The book explores guerrilla warfare tactics.
natural
These days, political warfare can be just as fierce as military battles.
natural
Modern warfare uses advanced technology.
basic
Warfare has changed a lot over the centuries.
basic