islamic jihad

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Definition

Proper noun: 1. A militant Islamist organization: "Islamic Jihad" refers to a specific extremist group, historically known for its activities in Egypt and the broader Middle East. Its core aim is the establishment of Islamic governance, opposing secular regimes. 2. A Shiite militant group in Lebanon: "Islamic Jihad" also refers to a distinct Lebanese Shiite organization with close links to Iran, known for its use of specific militant tactics.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The group known as Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the attack.
    • Intelligence agencies monitor the activities of Islamic Jihad.
    • The original Islamic Jihad was implicated in the 1981 assassination.
Advanced Usage
  • "Islamic Jihad movement": A fuller name sometimes used to specify the organization.
    • The Islamic Jihad movement issued a new statement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Jihad (n): In broader Islamic theology, this refers to a spiritual struggle or striving. CRITICAL NOTE: The common noun "jihad" has a much wider and primarily non-violent meaning in religious contexts. The proper noun "Islamic Jihad" refers specifically to the named militant organizations.
  • Egyptian Islamic Jihad: A name used to specify the original Egyptian-based group.
  • Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ): A separate, distinct militant group operating primarily in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
Synonyms
  • Militant group: A general term for an armed, aggressive faction.
  • Extremist organization: A group advocating for radical, often violent, ideological change.
Related Phrases
  • To be affiliated with Islamic Jihad: To be connected or associated with the group.
    • The fighter was alleged to be affiliated with Islamic Jihad.
  • A splinter group of Islamic Jihad: A faction that has broken off from the main organization.
    • The new faction emerged as a splinter group of Islamic Jihad.
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
  2. 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

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