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internecine

in·ter·ne·cine

internecine

 
 
pronunciation:
In tr ni sin [or] In tr ne sin
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: destructive to all involved; mutually fatal or ruinous.
definition 2: of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group.
Competition for the nation's mineral resources has led to internecine war between tribal groups.
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