monomachy

/mɒnəˈmæki/

Definitions

1. noun

A duel or combat between two single opponents, especially knights or nobles, often as a means of resolving disputes or defending honor.

“The medieval tournament was a form of monomachy, where knights would engage in single combat to prove their prowess.”

Synonyms

  • duel
  • single combat

Antonyms

  • mass battle
  • multicombat