Civil War

== English == === Etymology === Capitalization of civil war. === Proper noun === the Civil War Any of several civil wars, taken specifically. ==== Usage notes ==== In English-language contexts, the term usually refers to the English Civil War of 1642-1651 or the American Civil War of 1861-1865. ==== Derived terms ==== English Civil War (1642–1651) American Civil War (1861–1865) Irish Civil War (1922–1923) ==== Translations ====