Al-qaida (Noun)
Meaning
A terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups; has cells in more than 50 countries.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The September 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center were carried out by operatives of the terrorist organization al-Qaida.
- Al-Qaida has been linked to several terrorist groups in Southeast Asia, including Jemaah Islamiyah and Abu Sayyaf.
- US government officials believe that al-Qaida has been secretly funding and arming extremist groups worldwide.
- Intelligence reports indicate that al-Qaida has been present in more than 50 countries, including countries in Europe and North America.
- In response to ongoing attacks, the US launched a global military campaign against al-Qaida and its affiliates in Afghanistan and other countries.