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Mujahadein (Noun)

Meaning

A military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad; "some call the mujahidin international warriors but others just call them terrorists".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The CIA-trained mujahadein were instrumental in forcing the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan.
  • The mujahadein fighters were considered heroes by many in the Muslim world for their role in defending their faith against the Soviet occupation.
  • Some analysts have argued that the mujahadein, once praised for their bravery, became increasingly radicalized over time, adopting extremist ideologies.
  • Today many of the original mujahadein leaders from the Soviet war era have become influential politicians and power brokers in the Afghan government.
  • In the early years after September 11, US government officials defended their decision to support the mujahadein by saying that they were anti-American but anti-Soviet as well.

Synonyms

  • Mujahedeen
  • Mujahideen
  • Mujahedin
  • Mujahadin
  • Mujahadeen
  • Mujahidin

Hypernyms

  • Military Force
  • Force
  • Military Group
  • Military Unit

Hyponyms

  • Mujahedeen Khalq
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