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Definition of "nonwar" [nonwar]

  • Not of or pertaining to war. (adjective)
  • A situation that is not a war (but possibly resembles one). (noun)

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Use "nonwar" in a sentence
  • "• The government's philosophical "nonwar" footing must be reversed; the psychology of a wartime posture sends a message to friend and foe alike that we are vigorously defending ourselves."
  • "Over the same period, Congress and the Pentagon have added a second trillion dollars to the nonwar (base) part of the Pentagon budget."
  • "Thus, the nonwar parts of the Pentagon budget will have received $5.7 trillion."