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Holy War

/ˈhoʊli wɔːr/noun
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A holy war refers to a conflict driven by religious fervor, where participants believe they are fighting on behalf of a divine authority to defend or spread their faith. In contemporary contexts, the term often extends metaphorically to describe any fiercely ideological struggle, like corporate battles or online debates, emphasizing the all-or-nothing intensity involved.

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