Meaning Of The Word Holy war

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holy war
countable noun: A holy war is a war that people fight in order to defend or support their religion.

holy war in American English
a war fought on behalf of a religion or for a religious cause
noun: a war waged for what is supposed or proclaimed to be a holy purpose, as the defense of faith

holy war in British English
noun: a war waged in the cause of a religion

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