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Taliban (Noun)

Meaning

A fundamentalist Islamic militia; in 1995 the Taliban militia took over Afghanistan and in 1996 took Kabul and set up an Islamic government; "the Taliban enforced a strict Muslim code of behavior".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The Taliban enforced a strict Muslim code of behavior, restricting women's rights and freedoms in Afghanistan.
  • The rise of the Taliban in the 1990s marked a significant shift towards radicalization in the region.
  • Following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban quickly regained control of the country.
  • The Taliban's brutal suppression of dissent and opposition led to widespread human rights abuses.
  • International efforts to negotiate with the Taliban have been met with skepticism due to their hardline stance on women's rights.

Synonyms

  • Taleban
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