Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
internecine-warfare
noun
/ˌɪntərˈnisiːn ˈwɔːrˌfɛr/
Definition
Internecine warfare refers to conflict that occurs within a group, organization, or nation, often involving factions fighting against one another.
Examples
- During the civil war, the internecine warfare left the country divided and weakened.
- The political party was torn apart by internecine warfare among its factions.
- Internecine warfare in the once-united community led to long-lasting animosities.
Meaning
The term describes destructive conflicts that occur internally among members of the same group, leading to significant suffering and damage.
Synonyms
- civil strife
- infighting
- internal conflict
- intragroup conflict
