VocabJLPT N1
civil war
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. civil war
  2. 2. Civil war
This noun refers to a civil war, meaning an armed conflict that takes place within a single country between opposing groups. It appears frequently in news and historical discussions about internal national conflicts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Who bears responsibility for the civil war?" the reporter pressed.

Sentence 2

No way — another civil war is really starting?!

Sentence 3

"I want to stop the civil war," he said, his voice shaking.

Sentence 4

Please note that travel to civil war zones is strictly prohibited.

Sentence 5

So who ended up winning that country's civil war?