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belligerency

/ˌbɛl.ɪˈdʒɛr.ən.si/ noun · British & US
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What does belligerency mean?

noun

The state of being hostile or aggressive, typically in a war or conflict. A tendency to be quarrelsome or argumentative.

Example

"The country's belligerency in the region led to a significant escalation of tensions."

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