MEK

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Definition

Proper noun: - A militant organization: The MEK is a political-militant organization that was originally formed in Iran in the 1960s. It has historically opposed both the former monarchy of Iran and the subsequent Islamic Republic, employing guerrilla and terrorist tactics.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The MEK was designated as a terrorist organization by several governments for decades.
    • Analysts discussed the changing role of the MEK in regional politics.
Advanced Usage
  • The acronym MEK is most commonly used in political, historical, and security contexts to refer specifically to this organization. It is typically treated as a singular entity (e.g., "The MEK its headquarters in...").
Variants and Related Words
  • Mujahedin-e Khalq: This is the full Persian name of the organization, from which the acronym MEK is derived. It translates to "People's Mujahedin of Iran."
  • PMOI / People's Mujahedin Organization of Iran: Alternative names and acronyms for the same group.
  • National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI): A political coalition established by the MEK, often mentioned in conjunction with it.
Synonyms
  • Militant group
  • Political-militant organization
  • Insurgent group
Notes on Meaning
  • The MEK's ideological stance has been described as mixing elements of Marxism and Islamism.
  • Its primary historical objective was to oppose the pro-Western Shah of Iran.
  • Following the 1979 Iranian Revolution, its primary adversary became the new Islamic Republic government.
  • The group's classification (e.g., as a terrorist organization, resistance group, or political movement) varies depending on the source and has changed over time with some governments delisting it.
Noun
  1. a terrorist organization formed in the 1960s by children of Iranian merchants; sought to counter the Shah of Iran's pro-western policies of modernization and opposition to communism; following a philosophy that mixes Marxism and Islam it now attacks the Islamic fundamentalists who deposed the Shah

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