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PRONUNCIATION OF ASYMMETRIC WARFARE

asymmetric warfare  [ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk ˈwɔːfɛə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ASYMMETRIC WARFARE

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Asymmetric warfare is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ASYMMETRIC WARFARE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Asymmetric warfare

Asymmetric warfare is war between belligerents whose relative military power differs significantly, or whose strategy or tactics differs significantly. Asymmetric warfare can describe a conflict in which the resources of two belligerents differ in essence and in the struggle, interact and attempt to exploit each other's characteristic weaknesses. Such struggles often involve strategies and tactics of unconventional warfare, the weaker combatants attempting to use strategy to offset deficiencies in quantity or quality. Such strategies may not necessarily be militarized. This is in contrast to symmetric warfare, where two powers have similar military power and resources and rely on tactics that are similar overall, differing only in details and execution. The term is frequently used to describe what is also called "guerrilla warfare", "insurgency", "terrorism", "counterinsurgency", and "counterterrorism", essentially violent conflict between a formal military and an informal, less equipped and supported, undermanned but resilient opponent.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ASYMMETRIC WARFARE


affair
əˈfɛə
airfare
ˈɛəˌfɛə
fair
fɛə
fanfare
ˈfænfɛə
fare
fɛə
fayre
fɛə
fieldfare
ˈfiːldˌfɛə
funfair
ˈfʌnˌfɛə
Mayfair
ˈmeɪˌfɛə
savoir-faire
ˈsævwɑːˈfɛə
thoroughfare
ˈθʌrəˌfɛə
unfair
ʌnˈfɛə
warfare
ˈwɔːˌfɛə
welfare
ˈwɛlˌfɛə
workfare
ˈwɜːkˌfɛə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ASYMMETRIC WARFARE

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asylum
asylum seeker
asymmetric
asymmetric bars
asymmetric time
asymmetrical
asymmetrical bars
asymmetrical warfare
asymmetrically
asymmetry
asymptomatic
asymptomatically
asymptote
asymptotic
asymptotical
asymptotically
asynapsis
asynartete
asynartetic

WORDS THAT END LIKE ASYMMETRIC WARFARE

asymmetrical warfare
atomic warfare
bacteriological warfare
bio-warfare
biological warfare
carfare
chemical warfare
child welfare
class warfare
electronic warfare
gang warfare
germ warfare
guerrilla warfare
information warfare
jungle warfare
psychological warfare
siege warfare
social welfare
the welfare
trench warfare

Synonyms and antonyms of asymmetric warfare in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «asymmetric warfare» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ASYMMETRIC WARFARE

Find out the translation of asymmetric warfare to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of asymmetric warfare from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «asymmetric warfare» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不对称战争
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

guerra asimétrica
570 millions of speakers

English

asymmetric warfare
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विषम युद्ध
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحرب غير المتناظرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

асимметричная война
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

guerra assimétrica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অসম যুদ্ধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

guerre asymétrique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Peperangan asimetris
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

asymmetrische Kriegsführung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

非対称戦争
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비대칭 전쟁
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Perang asimetris
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chiến tranh không đối xứng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சமச்சீரற்ற போர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

असममित युद्ध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Asimetrik savaş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

guerra asimmetrica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wojna asymetryczna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

асиметрична війна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

război asimetric
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ασύμμετρου πολέμου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

asimmetriese oorlogvoering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

asymmetrisk krigföring
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

asymmetrisk krigføring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of asymmetric warfare

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ASYMMETRIC WARFARE»

The term «asymmetric warfare» is normally little used and occupies the 119.959 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ASYMMETRIC WARFARE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «asymmetric warfare» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «asymmetric warfare» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about asymmetric warfare

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASYMMETRIC WARFARE»

Discover the use of asymmetric warfare in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to asymmetric warfare and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Terrorism, Asymmetric Warfare, and Weapons of Mass ...
In this comprehensive work, Cordesman offers a range of recommendations, from reevaluating what constitutes a threat and bolstering homeland defense measures, to improving resource allocation and sharpening intelligence.
Anthony H. Cordesman, 2002
2
Asymmetric Warfare: Threat and Response in the 21st Century
This is an indispensable guide to one of the key topics in security studies today.
Rod Thornton, 2007
3
New Battlefields/Old Laws: Critical Debates on Asymmetric ...
Attuned to the contested nature of post-9/11 security and policy, this collection juxtaposes diverse perspectives on existing laws and their application in contemporary conflict.
William C. Banks, 2013
4
Counterinsurgency Law: New Directions in Asymmetric Warfare
Addressing the considerable challenges for the future of armed conflict, each contributor in the book explores the premise that in COIN operations, international humanitarian law, human rights law, international law more generally, and ...
William Banks, 2013
5
The Complexity of Modern Asymmetric Warfare
Today more than one hundred small, asymmetric, and revolutionary wars are being waged around the world. This book provides invaluable tools for fighting such wars by taking enemy perspectives into consideration.
Max G. Manwaring, 2012
6
Asymmetric Warfare in South Asia: The Causes and ...
A unique account of military conflict under the shadow of nuclear escalation, with access to the soldiers and politicians involved.
Peter René Lavoy, 2009
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The Moral Dimension of Asymmetrical Warfare: ...
PART I The superpower and asymmetry PART II Jus ad bellum, jus in bello, jus post bellum PART III Leadership and accountability PART IV Soldiers perspectives PART V Ethical Education and Decision-making for the Military PART VI Stress and ...
Th. A. Van Baarda, D. E. M. Verweij, 2009
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Venezuela's Hugo Chávez, Bolivarian socialism, and ...
Finally, this is the point from which one can generate strategic-level recommendations for maintaining and enhancing stability in Latin America.
Max G. Manwaring, Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute, Florida International University. Latin American and Caribbean Center, 2005
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Asymmetric Warfare: Threat and Response in the 21st Century
These opponents will practise 'asymmetric warfare'. In any discussion of contemporary security and defence issues the term 'asymmetric warfare' rarely fails to make an entrance. Its ubiquity, however, seems to stand in some contrast to how ...
Rod Thornton, 2007
10
Conflict in Afghanistan: Studies in Asymetric Warfare
The book provides an illuminating commentary of Afghanistan’s wars and examines the relevance of these conflicts to the modern-day challenge of counter-insurgency and asymmetric warfare.
Martin Ewans, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASYMMETRIC WARFARE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term asymmetric warfare is used in the context of the following news items.
1
UN report on Israeli war crimes in Gaza
... of arguments premised on 'military necessity' or 'asymmetric warfare': in the words of the report, “The commission considered that the victims ... «Alternative Information Center, Jul 15»
2
A global tide of terror – from Sousse to Sinai
Also in asymmetric warfare, such as that waged against IS, traditional forces withdraw as these wars are deemed too costly and protracted. «Daily News Egypt, Jul 15»
3
Truthdigger of the Week: Chelsea Manning
... to be neutralized, but rather people who were struggling to live in the pressure-cooker environment of what we call asymmetric warfare. «Truthdig, Jul 15»
4
Veterans seek courtesy with firework use
... Iraq and Afghanistan, where asymmetric warfare and the use of improvised explosive devices required troops to maintain constant vigilance. «Casper Star-Tribune Online, Jul 15»
5
'Space Pearl Harbor' debate rages
Meanwhile, experts are fearful that U.S. space assets like military communications satellites are especially vulnerable to asymmetric warfare. «Defense Systems, Jul 15»
6
N.K. unlikely to follow in Cuba's footsteps
... Pyongyang will likely face deeper isolation over its grave human rights situation, nuclear weapons and other asymmetric warfare programs. «The Korea Herald, Jul 15»
7
Why I need to Tell My Truth About Serving in the Israeli army
... the moral code taught to them, even while fighting asymmetric warfare against terrorist groups that use Palestinian families as human shields. «The Jewish Press, Jun 15»
8
Mercenary hackers: an elusive, challenging foe (+video)
"This is part of asymmetric warfare; we have billion dollar resources trying to protect our interests, but the biggest risk right now might be from ... «Christian Science Monitor, Jun 15»
9
Nicaragua Canal: China's Strategic Presence in Central America
His research focuses on asymmetric warfare, counterterrorism, international security, and the use of force. Topics. Pacific Money. Tags. «The Diplomat, Jun 15»
10
SMA: Big changes coming to Best Warrior Competition
The post is often used for training by special operations forces, and the Army's Asymmetric Warfare Group has a camp there where it runs its ... «ArmyTimes.com, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Asymmetric warfare [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/asymmetric-warfare>. May 2024 ».
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