"warfighting" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From war + fighting. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|war|fighting}} war + fighting Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} warfighting (uncountable)
  1. (military, often attributive) The fighting of a war. Tags: attributive, often, uncountable Synonyms: warfare, war Related terms: warfighter, warrior
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