Internecine

Meaning

Destructive to both sides involved in a conflict; relating to conflict or struggle within a group, organisation, or nation.

Origin / Etymology

Latin internecinus (mutually destructive), from inter- (between) + necare (to kill)

Synonyms

Mutually destructive Civil Fratricidal

Antonyms

Cooperative United

Example Sentence

"The internecine conflicts between rival factions of the Afghan Taliban severely weakened the regional security architecture that India had sought to build through diplomatic engagement."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2 International Relations and GS3 Internal Security answers when discussing civil wars, intra-party conflicts, or factional disputes that weaken alliances. Also applicable in Indian political context when describing factionalism within ruling parties or coalition conflicts.

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