Term
Holy War
A war or violent campaign waged for a perceived holy purpose.
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Definition
A war or violent campaign waged for what is considered a holy purpose.
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- Synonym of
- JihadTerm
Sources
- 1.“Holy war.” Merriam-Webster.com DictionaryLinkOriginal citation: "Holy war." Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Accessed March 31, 2025. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holy%20war.
Last revised August 14, 2026