1
: liking or tending to fight in wars or to start wars
a warlike nation/tribe
warlike people
2
: showing or suggesting that a country, group, etc., is ready or eager to fight a war
The government has been criticized for its warlike attitude/statements.
3
: of, relating to, or useful in war
warlike preparations
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“Warlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/warlike. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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