holy war warriors
Noun 1. A specific paramilitary organization: Refers to a particular militant group based in Indonesia that identifies as Muslim and engages in violent conflict, primarily targeting Christian communities. The group adheres to a strict, fundamentalist interpretation of Islam (Wahhabism).
- This term functions as a proper noun, the official name of a specific group. It is typically capitalized: Holy War Warriors.
- It is used in contexts discussing terrorism, religious conflict, paramilitary activities, and Southeast Asian geopolitics.
- The term itself is loaded, implying a religious justification ("holy war") for violent acts. In neutral reporting, the group may also be referred to by other designations or acronyms.
- The government intensified its efforts to dismantle the network of Holy War Warriors.
- Reports linked the bombing to the militant group Holy War Warriors.
- Analysts study the funding sources of organizations like Holy War Warriors.
- The term can be used metonymically to represent the ideology or threat of religiously-motivated paramilitary violence in the region.
- The specter of the Holy War Warriors influenced the country's security policies for a decade.
- Jihadist (noun): A broader term for a person who engages in or supports jihad, often interpreted as armed struggle. (Note: "Holy War Warriors" is a specific group, while "jihadist" is a general category).
- Militant (noun/adjective): A person who uses or supports aggressive, confrontational methods, especially for a political or religious cause.
- Paramilitary (adjective/noun): Relating to or being a force organized like a military force but not part of the official armed forces.
- Militant group
- Terrorist organization
- Jihadist cell (when referring to a subunit)
This definition explains "Holy War Warriors" strictly as a proper noun for a specific organization. The separate words "holy," "war," and "warrior" have their own, much broader definitions. For example: * Holy (adjective): Sacred, dedicated to a religious purpose. * War (noun): A state of armed conflict between nations or groups. * Warrior (noun): A person engaged or experienced in warfare.
The phrase "holy war warriors" (not capitalized) could theoretically be a descriptive phrase for individuals fighting in a religious war, but the primary, established dictionary entry is for the specific organization named Holy War Warriors.
- a paramilitary terrorist organization of militant Muslims in Indonesia; wages a jihad against Christians in Indonesia; subscribes to the Wahhabi creed of Islam