hizballah

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Definition

Noun: 1. A Shiite political and military organization: Hizballah is a Lebanese Shiite Islamist political party and militant group. 2. A designated terrorist organization: It is considered a terrorist organization by several countries and international bodies due to its militant activities and attacks. 3. An organization with strong ties to Iran: It receives significant financial, political, and military support from Iran and shares its ideological goals.

Usage Examples

• The country's security report listed Hizballah as a major threat to regional stability.
• Analysts study the complex role of Hizballah in Lebanese politics and society.
• The group's leader delivered a speech on behalf of Hizballah.

Advanced Usage

• "Hizballah's" (possessive form): Used to indicate something belonging to or associated with the group.
  • The government targeted Hizballah's financial networks.

Variants and Related Words

• Hezbollah: An alternative common transliteration of the same Arabic name (حزب الله).
• Party of God: The English translation of the group's name, "Hizballah."

Different Meanings / Contexts

This word functions almost exclusively as a proper noun referring to the specific Lebanese organization. It does not have other general meanings.

Synonyms

• Hezbollah (variant spelling)
• The Party of God (translated name)
• Islamic Resistance in Lebanon (one of its military wings)

Related Idioms or Phrases

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using this proper noun. It is typically used as a standalone name.

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Noun

1. a Shiite terrorist organization with strong ties to Iran; seeks to create an Iranian fundamentalist Islamic state in Lebanon; car bombs are the signature weapon