Definition

Proper noun A revolutionary leftist terrorist organization founded in Greece in 1971. Its primary stated objectives were to oppose the military junta ruling Greece (1967-1974), and more broadly, to oppose capitalism, imperialism, and the influence of the United States.

Usage

Proper noun * ELA was designated as a terrorist organization by the Greek government and international authorities. * The history of ELA is intertwined with the period of the Greek military junta. * Analysts studied the ideology and actions of ELA for decades.

Advanced Usage

• "The era of ELA": Can refer to the period of significant activity by this organization, roughly from the 1970s to the early 2000s.
  • Political violence during the era of ELA left a mark on modern Greek history.

Variants and Related Words

• Epanastatikos Laikos Agonas (Επαναστατικός Λαϊκός Αγώνας): The full Greek name of the organization, meaning "Revolutionary People's Struggle."
• 17 November (N17): Another major leftist terrorist group active in Greece during a similar period, often mentioned in conjunction with ELA.

Synonyms

• Revolutionary People's Struggle (Direct translation of its full name)
• Left-wing terrorist group (Descriptive category)

Note: As a proper noun referring to a specific historical organization, ELA has no direct synonyms or related phrasal verbs or idioms.

Noun

1. an extreme leftist terrorist group formed in Greece in 1971 to oppose the military junta that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974; a revolutionary group opposed to capitalism and imperialism and the United States