duellum — meaning in English

English meaning

• duel noun A prearranged fight between two people, historically to settle a matter of honor.
• war noun Large-scale armed conflict between countries, groups, or factions.

Senses

duellum is used for these senses in English:

• duel Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
• single combat (historical) A duel between single representatives of opposing armies, with the outcome accepted as the battle's outcome.

duel — full definition

1. noun A prearranged fight between two people, historically to settle a matter of honor.
2. noun Any intense contest or struggle between two competing sides.
3. verb To fight a duel, or to compete fiercely with someone.

war — full definition

1. noun Large-scale armed conflict between countries, groups, or factions.
2. noun A sustained struggle or campaign against a problem or rival.
3. verb To engage in armed conflict.

Related Latin words