warfare — the activity of fighting a war or strongly competing, especially using particular weapons or methods
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of fighting a war or strongly competing, especially using particular weapons or methods
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːrfer/
Korean meaning: 전쟁, 전투 (특정 무기나 방법을 사용한)
Korean pronunciation: 워-페어 (강세: 워)
Example Sentences
- My mom's warfare against dust bunnies under the bed never ends.
- The two coffee shops engaged in price warfare to attract customers.
- Students declared warfare on the vending machine that ate their coins.
warfare
NOUN//ˈwɔːrfer//
the activity of fighting a war or strongly competing, especially using particular weapons or methods
Armed battle between opposing forces
Behind warfare's fanfare, people need welfare
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 게르만어에서 온 'war(전쟁)'과 고대 영어 'faru(여행, 진행)'가 합쳐진 말로, 원래는 '전쟁을 수행하는 행위'라는 뜻이었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom's warfare against dust bunnies under the bed never ends.”
“The two coffee shops engaged in price warfare to attract customers.”
“Students declared warfare on the vending machine that ate their coins.”
“Cyber warfare has become a major concern for national security.”
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