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civil war
noun
: a war between groups of people in the same country
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: a war between opposing groups of citizens of the same country
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First Known Use of CIVIL WAR
15th century
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civil war
noun
Definition of CIVIL WAR for Kids
: a war between opposing groups of citizens of the same country
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