Word of the Day – Internecine

Internecine (adj)

int-uh-nee-sine

Destructive to both sides in a conflict: Relating to conflict within a group.

Latin internecīnus, internecīvus murderous, equivalent to internec (āre) to kill out, exterminate.

Example sentences

“The country is headed towards internecine warfare, with no one being the victor”

“The cities have been razed to the ground as a result of the ongoing internecine conflict.”