Meaning Of The Word Civil war

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What's The Definition Of Civil war?

civil war
countable noun: A civil war is a war which is fought between different groups of people who live in the same country.

civil war in American English
war between geographical sections or political factions of the same nation
noun: a war between political factions or regions within the same country

civil war in British English
noun: 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
noun: war between parties, factions, or inhabitants of different regions within the same nation

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