belligerence

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun hostile or warlike attitude or nature
  2. noun a natural disposition to be hostile

Etymology

From belligerent + -ence.

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Synonyms

belligerency

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