Phrase guide

hybrid war

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A war that comprises the use of conventional and nonconventional means (disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, etc.) by at least one side, which officially denies involvement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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History

Etymology

Neologism derived from hybrid warfare; usage increased during the 2014-present Russo-Ukrainian War.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 混合戰 /混合战 (hùnhézhàn) — war
  • Dutch: hybride oorlog — war
  • Georgian: ჰიბრიდული ომი (hibriduli omi) — war
  • German: hybrider Krieg — war
  • Russian: гибри́дная война́ (gibrídnaja vojná) — war
  • Swedish: hybridkrig — war
  • Ukrainian: гібри́дна війна́ (hibrýdna vijná) — war