guerra
/ˈɡwɛr.ra/A state of armed conflict between nations, states, or other large groups, typically involving organized violence and large-scale destruction.
La Prima Guerra Mondiale è iniziata nel 1914.
World War I began in 1914.
La guerra fredda ha diviso il mondo in due blocchi.
The Cold War divided the world into two blocs.
The term can also refer to any large-scale conflict, not necessarily between nations.
A struggle or conflict, often metaphorical, between opposing forces or ideas.
La guerra tra bene e male è eterna.
The war between good and evil is eternal.
Ha dichiarato guerra alla sua pigrizia.
He declared war on his laziness.
In this sense, 'guerra' is often used to describe a determined effort against something.
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Historical Context
Italian has specific terms for historical wars, such as 'Guerra dei Trent'Anni' (Thirty Years' War) and 'Guerra di Secessione Americana' (American Civil War).
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Gender Agreement
Like all Italian nouns, 'guerra' is feminine, so adjectives and articles must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'la grande guerra').
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'guerra,' possibly derived from Germanic 'werra' (strife, quarrel).
📝Usage Notes
In Italian, 'guerra' can refer to both literal armed conflict and metaphorical struggles. The term is often used in historical, political, and military contexts.