noun
Uncommon
hostilities
ho-STIH-lih-teez
Hostilities (noun) means Acts of war or armed conflict. Example: “Hostilities broke out again along the border.”
noun
1
Acts of war or armed conflict.
"Hostilities broke out again along the border."
"Both sides agreed to a ceasefire, ending the hostilities."
"The GFAP also called for the deployment of an international armed force, under NATO leadership, of sixty thousand troops to supervise the cessation of hostilities and to provide framework security to enable civilian peace implementation."
— Ian Oliver, The Road to Dayton Ohio (2005)
How to use hostilities
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFighting between opposing military forces or nations.
Common pairings
outbreak of hostilities
end hostilities
resume hostilities
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belligerency
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What does “hostilities” mean?
The word “hostilities” means acts of war or armed conflict. In plain terms, fighting between opposing military forces or nations.
How do you pronounce “hostilities”?
“Hostilities” is pronounced ho-STIH-lih-teez (/hɑˈstɪlɪtiz/ in IPA).
How do you use “hostilities” in a sentence?
Here is “hostilities” used in a sentence: “Hostilities broke out again along the border.”
What part of speech is “hostilities”?
“Hostilities” is a noun.
Is “hostilities” a common word?
“Hostilities” is an uncommon word in modern English.
