17 november
Definition
Proper noun: * A Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization: Refers to a specific, now-defunct, revolutionary organization in Greece, formally known as "Revolutionary Organization 17 November." It was characterized by its violent opposition to imperialism, capitalism, NATO, and the United States, and was most active during the 1980s.
Usage
- The term "17 November" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to name this specific historical terrorist group. It is not used in a general or figurative sense.
- It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to the organization (e.g., 17 November organization).
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The 17 November group claimed responsibility for the assassination.
- Investigations into the activities of 17 November lasted for decades.
- "17 November" was dismantled by Greek authorities in the early 2000s.
Advanced Usage
- The name "17 November" commemorates the date of the 1973 Athens Polytechnic uprising against the Greek military junta, which the group cited as its ideological inspiration.
- In historical and political discourse, the group is often cited as an example of left-wing terrorism in post-war Europe.
Variants and Related Words
- Revolutionary Organization 17 November: The full, formal name of the group.
- 17N: A common abbreviation used in media and academic reports.
Synonyms
- Revolutionary Organization 17 November (formal synonym)
- 17N (abbreviated synonym)
Notes on Different Meanings
- The sequence "17 November" primarily and specifically denotes this terrorist organization within a historical-political context.
- Outside of this specific context, "17 November" is simply a calendar date (the seventeenth day of November) and is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence. The meaning is entirely dependent on context.
- Example of the date: My birthday is on 17 November.
Noun
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a Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization in Greece that is violently opposed to imperialism and capitalism and NATO and the United States; an active terrorist group during the 1980s
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