belligerent
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/bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
🇬🇧
/bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
adjective
R
Being hostile and wanting to fight or argue.
He was very belligerent when he didn't get his way.
R
Involved in a war or conflict.
The two belligerent nations agreed to a ceasefire.
noun
R
A country or group that is involved in a war.
The belligerent in the conflict refused to negotiate.
translation
Being hostile and wanting to fight or argue.; Involved in a war or conflict.
A country or group that is involved in a war.
Word Forms
Plural
belligerents