3rd October Organization

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A militant Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization: A group founded in 1975 with the primary goal of compelling Turkey to acknowledge the mass killings and forced removal of Armenians in 1915, to pay reparations, and to cede territory to Armenia. It is known for its violent activities, including bombings.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The 3rd October Organization claimed responsibility for the attack.
    • Authorities are investigating links to the 3rd October Organization.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical reference: The name is often used in historical and political discussions about Armenian-Turkish relations and 20th-century militant groups.
    • The demands of the 3rd October Organization were rooted in historical grievances.
Variants and Related Words
  • ASALA (Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia): This is the full and more commonly used name for the organization. "3rd October Organization" is one of its designations.
    • ASALA, also known as the 3rd October Organization, was active in the 1970s and 1980s.
Synonyms
  • Militant group
  • Paramilitary organization
  • Liberation army (in the context of its self-identification)
Related Phrases
  • "Claimed by ASALA": A phrase used in media reports to attribute an action to the organization.
    • The bombing was claimed by ASALA.
Related Idioms
Noun
  1. a militant Marxist-Leninist terrorist organization formed in 1975 to force Turkey to acknowledge killing more than a million Armenians and forcibly removing them from border areas in 1915; wants Turkey to pay reparations and cede territory to Armenia
    • ASALA bombing at Orly Airport in Paris in 1983 killed 8 and wounded 55 people

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