Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
war-torn
Adjective
/ˈwɔːr tɔrn/
Definition
Severely damaged or destroyed by warfare.
Examples
- The war-torn city was left in ruins after years of fighting.
- Many families fled their war-torn homeland in search of safety.
- Efforts are being made to rebuild war-torn regions around the world.
Meaning
Describes a place, typically a country or region, that has been greatly affected by war, suffering from destruction and conflicts.
Synonyms
- Battle-scarred
- Conflict-ridden
- Devastated
