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Definition of belligerence

belligerence

/bəˈlɪdʒ.ɚ.əns/
bel · lig · er · ence
Adverb:belligerently
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Adjective:belligerent
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belligerence Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Aggressive, hostile, or combative behavior and attitude.

Example

"The diplomat's sudden belligerence during the negotiations surprised everyone at the conference table."

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• Rhymes for belligerence

• Nearby Words

bellevue
bellflower
bellhop
belligerence
belligerent
belligerently
bellini

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'belligerare' (meaning 'to wage war'), a compound of 'bellum' ('war') and 'gerere' ('to carry on' or 'to wage').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Belligerence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/belligerence
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