Jemaah Islamiyah
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Definition
Proper noun A clandestine (secret) terrorist organization based in Southeast Asia. It was formally organized in 1993, received training from al-Qaeda, and aims to establish an Islamic state in the region. Its activities include supporting militant Muslims in Indonesia and the Philippines, and it has maintained operational cells in several countries including Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Usage
This term is used specifically as the name of the organization. It functions as a singular proper noun. * The government increased security due to threats from Jemaah Islamiyah. * Jemaah Islamiyah has been designated as a terrorist group by numerous countries.
Advanced Usage
- The organization is often referred to by its initials, JI.
- In academic and security contexts, it is frequently described as a pan-Southeast Asian or regional jihadist network.
Variants and Related Words
- JI: The common abbreviation for Jemaah Islamiyah.
Synonyms
- Terrorist organization
- Militant network
- Jihadist group
Note: These are descriptive terms, not alternative names for the specific group.
Noun
- a clandestine group of southeast Asian terrorists organized in 1993 and trained by al-Qaeda; supports militant Muslims in Indonesia and the Philippines and has cells in Singapore and Malaysia and Indonesia