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What is the suffix for war?

There isn't a single, universal suffix for "war".

However, there are a few common elements used in words related to war:

* -war: This is the most direct suffix, used in words like "star-war", "civil war", "cold war", etc.

* -bellum: This Latin suffix means "war" and is found in words like "antebellum" (before the war), "postbellum" (after the war), "interbellum" (between the wars).

* -cracy: This suffix often implies rule or government, and can be used in words related to war, like "plutocracy" (rule by the wealthy, often associated with war profiteering) or "kleptocracy" (rule by thieves, often associated with warlordism).

It's important to note that the context of the word will often determine the most appropriate suffix to use.

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