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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A band of warriors engaged in fighting or raiding an enemy. Used especially of Native Americans.
  • noun A political party that advocates or supports a war, especially a controversial one.

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  • noun A group of people assembled to carry out a military attack.

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  • noun a band of warriors who raid or fight an enemy (used especially of Native Americans)
  • noun a political party that supports a war

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