civil war
Definition
A war between organized groups within the same state or country, often involving citizens fighting against their own government or each other.
A violent conflict between factions within a polity, typically leading to widespread disruption and loss of life.
Any intense internal strife or division resembling armed conflict, such as in politics, families, or organizations.
Examples
The family dinner devolved into a civil war when Uncle Bob claimed pineapple belongs on pizza.
In our apartment, a civil war erupted over who left the toilet seat up—for the 47th time.
The board game night sparked a civil war that lasted until dawn, with alliances shifting faster than a politician's promises.
My coworkers are locked in a civil war about whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie—may the best meme win.
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