Taliban

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A fundamentalist Islamic political and military movement: The Taliban is a Sunni Islamist nationalist and pro-Pashtun movement that emerged in Afghanistan in the early 1990s. It is characterized by a strict, Deobandi interpretation of Islamic law (Sharia). 2. The governing authority: The term refers to the group that ruled most of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001 and regained control of the country in 2021, establishing the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

Usage Examples
  • As a collective governing entity:
    • The Taliban seized control of the capital.
    • International aid organizations are negotiating with the Taliban.
  • Referring to its ideology or rule:
    • Under the Taliban, television and music were banned.
    • Taliban rule has resulted in significant restrictions on women's rights.
Advanced Usage Notes
  • Grammar: "Taliban" is typically treated as a singular collective noun when referring to the organization as a single entity (e.g., ). It can also be treated as plural when referring to its members (e.g., ). The word "Taliban" itself is plural (from Pashto, meaning "students"); the singular form is "Talib."
  • Historical Context: The movement formed in religious schools () in Pakistan following the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan. Their 1996-2001 regime was notable for its severe social policies and hosting of al-Qaeda.
  • Capitalization: As a proper noun referring to a specific organization, "Taliban" is always capitalized.
Variants and Related Words
  • Talib (noun): A single member or follower of the Taliban movement.
  • Talibanization (noun): The process of imposing a strict, fundamentalist interpretation of Islamic law, modeled on Taliban practices.
Synonyms
  • Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: The official name of the state under Taliban rule.
  • The Islamic Movement of Taliban: A fuller formal name sometimes used.
Related Phrases and Contexts
  • Taliban regime/government/authorities: Common collocations used to describe the group in its governing role.
  • Taliban fighter/militant/insurgent: Terms used, especially pre-2021, to describe its armed members.
  • Taliban-controlled: An adjective describing areas under the group's administration.
Noun
  1. a fundamentalist Islamic militia; in 1995 the Taliban militia took over Afghanistan and in 1996 took Kabul and set up an Islamic government
    • the Taliban enforced a strict Muslim code of behavior

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