“Belligerence” or “Belligerents”

Overview

belligerence / belligerents are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

belligerence: (noun) hostile or warlike attitude or nature.

belligerents: NA

Pronunciation

belligerence: b·ah·l·IH·jh·er·ah·n·s

belligerents: b·ah·l·IH·jh·er·ah·n·t·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “belligerence”

…which had a history of belligerence against Rome.
The surplus of belligerence and slur reach near-Tarantinian levels—appropriate…
Love In A Time of Belligerence

Examples of “belligerents”

…military situation in which two belligerents of unequal strength interact and…

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