hizbullah
Noun: 1. A Shiite militant and political organization: Hizbullah is a Lebanese Shiite Islamist group, considered a terrorist organization by some countries. It has strong ties to Iran and seeks to establish a fundamentalist Islamic state in Lebanon. Its signature tactics have historically included the use of car bombs. * Hizbullah emerged in Lebanon during the early 1980s. * The group's military wing is designated as a terrorist organization by several governments.
- Noun:
- The government imposed sanctions on individuals funding Hizbullah.
- Analysts study the complex role of Hizbullah in Lebanese politics.
- Reports detailed Hizbullah's military capabilities.
- "Hizbullah's leadership": Refers to the command structure and key figures within the organization.
- The statement was issued by Hizbullah's leadership.
- "A Hizbullah stronghold": Describes an area where the group has significant control or popular support.
- The village is considered a Hizbullah stronghold.
- Hezbollah: An alternative common transliteration of the same Arabic name (حزب الله).
- Party of God: The English translation of the Arabic name "Hizbullah".
- The Party of God (Literal translation)
- The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon (A name used by its military wing)
The term Hizbullah specifically refers to this single, defined organization. It is a proper noun. The group functions as both a political party within Lebanon's government and a militant force. Its designation as a "terrorist organization" is a matter of official policy for specific countries and is central to many discussions about the group.
- 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