International Conflict Terms

noun a person not in the armed services or the police force

adjective relating to civilians or civil life

• The government is taking measures to protect civilian populations during times of conflict.
• The civilian population was asked to evacuate the area due to the approaching storm.
• I heard that the civilians are throwing a party next door tonight.
• In the world of business, customers are often referred to as civilians.

noun a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government

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• The military successfully executed a coup to overthrow the government.
• Did you hear about the coup that happened last night?
• The rebels pulled off a crazy coup to take control of the city.
• Her strategic move was like a political coup in the business world.

verb to take away or confiscate (property) from its owner, typically for public use or benefit

• The government has the power to expropriate private property for public use.
• The city council might expropriate that old building for a new park.
• They can't just expropriate my stuff like that!
• The artist was able to expropriate elements from different styles to create a unique masterpiece.

noun a state of armed conflict between different nations or states or different groups within a nation or state

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• The country declared war on its neighboring nation.
• I heard there's a war going on in that region.
• The gang war in the city is getting out of control.
• The war against poverty requires a multi-faceted approach.