English Civil War

/ˌɪŋ(g)lɪʃ ˌsɪvɪl wɔər/
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Definitions of English Civil War
  1. noun
    civil war in England between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists under Charles I; 1644-1648
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    civil war
    a war between factions in the same country
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