Warfare

Pronunciation

Origin

From 1425–75 late Middle English werefare.

Full definition of warfare

Noun

1. The waging of war or armed conflict against an enemy
• Bible, 1 Sam. xxviii. 1The Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel.
2. Military operations of some particular kind e.g. guerrilla warfare

Derived terms

Related terms

• war

Verb

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

• 1913