lashkar-e-jhangvi

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Definition

Proper noun: A militant Sunni Muslim extremist organization based in Pakistan. It is known for its violent activities, primarily targeting Shia Muslims, and has established operational links with al-Qaeda. Historically, it functioned as the armed faction of the sectarian group Sipah-e-Sahaba.

Usage
  • The government designated Lashkar-e-Jhangvi as a terrorist organization.
  • Security forces conducted an operation against Lashkar-e-Jhangvi militants.
  • Analysts noted the collaboration between Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and other transnational networks.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in geopolitical and security analyses concerning sectarian violence and terrorism in South Asia.
  • It is frequently abbreviated in reports as LeJ.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP): The parent political and sectarian organization from which Lashkar-e-Jhangvi originally emerged as its armed wing.
Synonyms
  • LeJ (The standard acronym)
  • Army of Jhangvi (A direct translation of the name)

Note: As a proper noun referring to a specific organization, direct synonyms are limited to its acronym or translated name.

Noun
  1. a Sunni Muslim extremist group in Pakistan that collaborates with al-Qaeda; the armed wing of Sipah-e-Sahaba

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