"Civil War" meaning in English

See Civil War in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Capitalization of civil war. Etymology templates: {{m|en|civil war}} civil war Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Civil War}} Civil War
  1. Any of several civil wars, taken specifically. Categories (topical): American Civil War, War Derived forms: English Civil War (1642-1651), American Civil War (1861-1865)
    Sense id: en-Civil_War-en-name-LtWHEIO8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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