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  1. 1. : fight, battle, war. an armed conflict. 2. a. : competitive or opposing action of incompatibles : antagonistic state or action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons) a conflict of principles. b. : mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands.

  2. conflict noun [C or U] (ARGUING OR FIGHTING) Add to word list. B2. an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles: conflict between There was a lot of conflict between him and his father. It was an unpopular policy and caused a number of conflicts within the party.

  3. CONFLICT meaning: 1. an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles: 2. fighting between…. Learn more.

  4. Britannica Dictionary definition of CONFLICT. 1. : a struggle for power, property, etc. [count] an armed conflict. violent border conflicts. a conflict between two gangs. [noncount] years of armed conflict [= battle] recent violent conflict in the region. conflict between (forces of) good and evil. 2.

  5. A conflict is a struggle or an opposition. If you and your best friend both fall in love with the same person, you will have to find some way to resolve the conflict. Conflict comes from the Latin word for striking, but it isn't always violent. Conflict can arise from opposing ideas.

  6. discord of action, feeling, or effect; antagonism or opposition, as of interests or principles: a conflict of ideas. Synonyms: opposition, contention. a striking together; collision. incompatibility or interference, as of one idea, desire, event, or activity with another: a conflict in the schedule.

  7. The nature of conflict and violence has transformed substantially since the UN was founded 75 years ago. Conflicts now tend to be less deadly and often waged between domestic groups rather than...

  8. noun. /ˈkɑnflɪkt/. [countable, uncountable] conflict (between A and B) conflict (over something) a situation in which people, groups, or countries are involved in a serious disagreement or argument a conflict between two cultures The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts.

  9. conflict noun [C, U] (DIFFERENCE) a situation in which two or more different things cannot easily exist together: the conflict between science and religion. a conflict of interest. a situation where someone cannot make fair decisions because they are influenced by something.

  10. Check pronunciation: conflict. Definition of conflict noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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