al-jihad

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Definition

Proper noun A specific Islamic extremist organization. This group emerged in the late 1970s with the primary objective of overthrowing the secular Egyptian government and establishing an Islamic state in its place. It is known for operating through clandestine, small-scale cells.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The government intensified its crackdown on al-Jihad following the assassination.
    • Al-Jihad was designated as a terrorist organization by several countries.
    • Analysts studied the recruitment methods of al-Jihad.
Advanced Usage
  • Often appears in historical and political analysis contexts concerning Islamic extremism in Egypt.
  • Frequently used with the definite article "al-" as an integral part of its name.
  • May be used attributively (e.g., al-Jihad operatives, the al-Jihad network).
Variants and Related Words
  • Egyptian Islamic Jihad (EIJ): A common alternative name for the same organization.
  • Jihad: (Common noun) A broader Arabic term meaning "struggle" or "striving," often referring to a spiritual effort. It is crucial to distinguish this common noun from the proper noun "al-Jihad," which refers to this specific group.
  • Vanguards of Conquest: A name sometimes associated with a faction within or related to this organization.
Synonyms
  • Egyptian Islamic Jihad (EIJ)
  • Islamic Jihad (Note: This term is ambiguous and can refer to other groups; "al-Jihad" specifically denotes the Egyptian organization.)
Related Phrases and Context
  • "al-Jihad organization": A frequent collocation used for clarity.
  • "members of al-Jihad": A standard phrase referring to its adherents.
  • Historically linked to the phrase "the assassination of Anwar Sadat", as the group was responsible for this act in 1981.
Noun
  1. an Islamic extremist group active since the late 1970s; seeks to overthrow the Egyptian government and replace it with an Islamic state; works in small underground cells
    • the original Jihad was responsible for the assassination of Anwar Sadat in 1981

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