War-ridden

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Dominated or plagued by war.

    "War-ridden countries are generally unable to provide basic services for their citizens."

Adjective
  1. 1
    engaged in war wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
belligerentmilitantwarring

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"War-ridden countries are generally unable to provide basic services for their citizens."

Etymology

From war + -ridden.

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