holy war

noun
UK: /ˌhəʊli ˈwɔː/
US: /ˌhoʊli ˈwɔːr/

  1. A war fought for religious reasons.

    1. The holy war started last year because of religious beliefs.
    2. Some people believe that the Crusades were a series of holy wars.

  2. A conflict or dispute pursued with excessive zeal or conviction, as if it were a religious cause.

    1. They have a holy war against the new regulations in the office.
    2. The debate over the new policy became a kind of holy war within the organization.

Synonyms

crusade jihad

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "holy war" in English means: A war fought for religious reasons., A conflict or dispute pursued with excessive zeal or conviction, as if it were a religious cause..

The phonetic transcription of "holy war" is /ˌhəʊli ˈwɔː/ in British English and /ˌhoʊli ˈwɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "holy war": crusade, jihad.

Example usage of "holy war": "The holy war started last year because of religious beliefs.". More examples on the page.