Example Sentences
"The American Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865 over slavery and states' rights."
"Many countries have experienced civil wars throughout history."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of civil war?
Study Tips
To remember civil war, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about history & social studies.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.