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civil war
n.
1. A war between factions or regions of the same country.
2. A state of hostility or conflict between elements within an organization: "The broadcaster is in the midst of a civil war that has brought it to the brink of a complete management overhaul" (Bill Powell).
3. Civil War The war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy from 1861 to 1865. Also called War Between the States.
4. Civil War The war in England between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists from 1642 to 1648.

civil war
n
(Military) war between parties, factions, or inhabitants of different regions within the same nation

Civil War
n
1. (Historical Terms) English history the conflict between Charles I and the Parliamentarians resulting from disputes over their respective prerogatives. Parliament gained decisive victories at Marston Moor in 1644 and Naseby in 1645, and Charles was executed in 1649
2. (Historical Terms) US History the war fought from 1861 to 1865 between the North and the South, sparked off by Lincoln's election as president but with deep-rooted political and economic causes, exacerbated by the slavery issue. The advantages of the North in terms of population, finance, and communications brought about the South's eventual surrender at Appomattox
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.civil warcivil war - a war between factions in the same country
war, warfare - the waging of armed conflict against an enemy; "thousands of people were killed in the war"
Translations
civil war nguerra civile
civil war nguerra civile

civil war حرب أهلية občanská válka borgerkrig Bürgerkrieg εμφύλιος πόλεμος guerra civil sisällissota guerre civile građanski rat guerra civile 内戦 내전 burgeroorlog borgerkrig wojna domowa guerra civil гражданская война inbördeskrig สงครามกลางเมือง iç savaş nội chiến 内战


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DURING the Civil War a Patriot was passing through the State of Maryland with a pass from the President to join Grant's army and see the fighting.
On the occasion corresponding to this four years ago, all thoughts were anxiously directed to an impending civil war.
I had known Barting as a captain in the Federal army during the civil war.
 
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