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holy war

Noun

Definitions

1. holy war
2. crusade

This word refers to a war or struggle that is considered holy or justified by religious belief. It carries strong ideological and religious connotations and is used both in historical contexts and in discussions of religious conflicts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Please avoid using "holy war" in any project names.

Sentence 2

The PR team issued a correction, stating that "the term 'holy war' is inappropriate."

Sentence 3

Personally, the phrase "holy war" makes my stomach turn.

Sentence 4

At the park in the evening, a kid chucked sand yelling, "Holy war!"

Sentence 5

My senior laughed and said, "Overtime isn't a holy war."