hybrid war

English

Etymology

Neologism derived from hybrid warfare; usage increased during the 2014-present Ukrainian war.

Noun

hybrid war (plural hybrid wars)

1. (military) A war that comprises the use of conventional and nonconventional means by at least one side, which officially undeclares or denies involvement.

Translations

war

• Dutch: hybride oorlog m
• Russian: гибри́дная война́ (ru) (gibrídnaja vojná)
• Swedish: hybridkrig (sv) n
• Ukrainian: гібри́дна війна́ f (hibrýdna vijná)