dynastic war

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Definition of dynastic war in English English dictionary

An international conflict by military, diplomatic and/or other means between monarchies, in which the dynastic interests are a major consideration, notably determining if states ruled by such dynasties will be united or broken up

During the Baroque era, Europe was repeatedly plagued by dynastic wars, such as the Spanish and Austrian wars of succession.

Related Terms

dynastic wars

plural form of dynastic war

Hyphenation

dy·nas·tic war

Turkish pronunciation

daynästîk wôr

Pronunciation

/dīˈnastək ˈwôr/ /daɪˈnæstɪk ˈwɔːr/