Meaning of the word conflagration in English

What does conflagration mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

conflagration

US /ˌkɑːn.fləˈɡreɪ.ʃən/

UK /ˌkɒn.fləˈɡreɪ.ʃən/

an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property

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The city was devastated by a massive conflagration.

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Forest fires can quickly turn into a dangerous conflagration.

Synonym:

blaze inferno firestorm holocaust wildfire

a large-scale conflict or war

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The political tensions threatened to ignite a regional conflagration.

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The historian described the war as a global conflagration.

Synonym:

conflict war strife upheaval turmoil