kach
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Proper noun: A militant, formerly designated terrorist, organization founded with the stated goal of Jewish defense, opposing antisemitism, and advocating for the restoration of a Jewish state based on a biblical interpretation of Israel's borders.
Usage
- The group Kach was banned by the Israeli government in 1994.
- The ideology of Kach is considered extremist by many political analysts.
Advanced Usage
- "Kach and affiliated movements": Used to refer to the organization and its ideological offshoots.
- The report detailed the activities of Kach and affiliated movements.
Variants and Related Words
- Kahanist (adj/noun): Pertaining to, or a follower of, the ideology of Rabbi Meir Kahane, the founder of Kach.
- He was known for his Kahanist beliefs.
Synonyms
- Extremist group: A group advocating for radical or extreme political or religious goals.
- Fringe organization: A group operating outside the mainstream of political or social thought.
Notes on Meaning
This term refers specifically to a named organization with a particular historical and political context. Its designation (e.g., as a terrorist organization) varies depending on the source and legal framework. The core meaning relates to its founding principles of Jewish ultranationalism and its specific goals for the state of Israel.
Noun
- a terrorist organization founded for Jewish defense; fights antisemitism and hopes to restore the biblical state of Israel