HOLY WAR


Meaning of HOLY WAR in English

1. a war waged for what is supposed or proclaimed to be a holy purpose, as the defense of faith.

2. any disagreement or argument between fanatical proponents of radically differing beliefs, opinions, etc.: a holy war on the merits of rival computer operating systems; a holy war about welfare reform.

[ 1685-95 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .