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war-ridden

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Dominated or plagued by war.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • War-ridden countries are generally unable to provide basic services for their citizens.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

engaged in war

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • belligerent (or warring) nations

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: belligerent, militant, warring

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From war + -ridden.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: kriegsgeschädigt — dominated or plagued by war
  • German: kriegsgebeutelt — dominated or plagued by war
  • German: vom Krieg gebeutelt — dominated or plagued by war
  • German: Kriegs- — dominated or plagued by war