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holy war

noun

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

holy war

First recorded in 1685–95

Many of the plots are fresh, dedicated to locals who died fighting their holy war against U.S. and Afghan troops.

This “holy war” expends young men faster than mortar rounds.

And then, Jehad, a man whose very name has become synonymous with “holy war,” says something that lights a tiny spark of hope.

They have sought to wage what they see as holy war wherever they think they stand the greatest chance of glory and “martyrdom.”

Here's a long excerpt, with my emphasis: Would we name our children Warrior, Conqueror, Sword, or Holy War?

Our priests then preached a holy war; we have defended ourselves, and we shall continue to do so.

I got a report that the priests are preaching a holy war among the Malay and Dyak Mohammedans.

The Punjab up in arms whole of the Punjab revolted and a holy war was proclaimed against England.

Every recruit wore a red cross, and was called croisé,--cross-bearer; whence the name of the holy war.

Their wars became less and less the holy war of freedom, and more and more like the aggressive wars of the ancient rgime.

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