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Question

Would Civil War be considered a compound word? And, if so why?

Answer 1

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Agreed, it is an oxymoron and not a compound.

It is a proper name, but it is not a compound.

A compound word is made when two words are joined to form a new word.

sandpaper

sandstorm

sandbox

(notice there is no space between the parts.)

Answer 2

actually, it's an oxymoron...what's civil about a war?