warfare

[ˈwɔːfɛə]
[ˈwɔɹfɛɹ]
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Warfare refers to fighting or conflict between countries or groups.

When people talk about warfare, they usually mean a large-scale fight between different armies or military forces. This can happen between countries, like during wars, or even within a country, like in a civil war. It's often discussed in the news when there are conflicts around the world. You might hear it mentioned alongside words like peacekeeping, diplomacy, and security.

How common is "warfare"?

Word warfare is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • The waging of war or armed conflict against an enemy.

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verb

  • To lead a military life; to carry on continual wars.