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belligerent Definition and Meaning in English (belligerent definition)

adjective
Synonyms:hostileaggressivecombative
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Belligerent definition: Exhibiting hostility and aggression, often ready to fight or engage in conflict.

Definitions of Belligerent

  1. 1adjective

    Exhibiting hostility and aggression, often ready to fight or engage in conflict.

  2. 2noun

    A nation or person engaged in war or conflict, especially one recognized by international law.

Example Sentences

“The belligerent nation refused to negotiate a peace treaty.”

“His belligerent attitude often led to arguments.”

“The two belligerent parties finally agreed to a ceasefire.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounbelligerence
adverbbelligerently

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Belligerent definition: Exhibiting hostility and aggression, often ready to fight or engage in conflict.
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'Belligerent' translates to 'belligerent' in English. Belligerent definition: Exhibiting hostility and aggression, often ready to fight or engage in conflict.
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