This is the 559th most frequent Hebrew word.
מלחמת
The Hebrew word "מלחמת" means "war of" or "battle of."
Here, 'מלחמת' (milhemet) refers to a specific war, combining with another noun describing the scope or type.
מלחמת העולם השנייה הייתה ארוכה ומכאיבה.
The Second World War was long and painful.
In this sentence, 'מלחמת' is part of a construct form in a metaphorical sense, referring to a struggle or fight.
מלחמתו לשמור על יושר הייתה מעוררת הערצה.
His battle to maintain integrity was admirable.
Here, 'מלחמת' metaphorically represents a tension or conflict between opposing ideas.