noun
local war
A war confined to a limited geographic area, as opposed to a full-scale or world war.
冷戦時代には、局地戦争が各地で起こった。
During the Cold War, local wars broke out in various places.
noun
A war in which the participants restrict the resources, targets, or area involved; often used in military and strategic contexts. Compare with 限定戦争.
See also: 限定戦争
この紛争は局地戦争の枠を超えていない。
This conflict has not exceeded the scope of a limited war.