bellum

BEL.um

Definitions

1. noun

A state of war or warfare; war itself.

“The country was in a state of bellum with its neighboring nation.”

2. noun

A war between the Roman Republic and Carthage.

“The Punic Wars were a series of three bellum fought between Rome and Carthage.”

Synonyms

  • conflict
  • warfare

Antonyms

  • armistice
  • peace