INC
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A political coalition: The Iraqi National Congress (INC) was a broad political alliance formed in 1992, composed of diverse Iraqi opposition groups with the shared goal of opposing and replacing the government of Saddam Hussein.
Usage
- The INC sought international support for its cause.
- Analysts noted that the INC included Sunni Arabs, Shiite Arabs, and Kurds.
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used as a proper noun acronym referring to this specific historical coalition. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" (e.g., ).
Variants and Related Words
- Iraqi National Congress: The full name of the organization abbreviated as "INC."
Different Meanings
- Inc.: (with a period) A common abbreviation for "Incorporated," used in company names (e.g., Apple Inc.). This is a separate and more frequent usage unrelated to the Iraqi political coalition.
Noun
- a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government