liberation tigers of tamil eelam
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Definition
Proper noun A militant and political organization that operated primarily in Sri Lanka. It was founded in 1976 with the stated goal of establishing an independent Tamil state called Tamil Eelam in the north and east of Sri Lanka. The group employed guerrilla warfare and was internationally notorious for its use of suicide bombings and other tactics widely classified as terrorism.
Usage Examples
- The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam was a major party to the Sri Lankan Civil War.
- For decades, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam controlled significant territory in the Northern Province.
- The conflict involving the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam ended in 2009.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical, political, and security studies contexts to analyze separatist movements, asymmetric warfare, and the use of terrorist tactics.
- In media and diplomatic reports, the organization was frequently referred to by its acronym, LTTE.
Variants and Related Words
- LTTE: The common acronym for Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
- Tamil Tigers: The most widely used shorthand name for the group.
- Eelam: The name for the independent Tamil state the group sought to establish.
Synonyms
- Tamil Tigers
- LTTE
Related Phrases
- Eelam War: Refers to the distinct phases of the armed conflict between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan government.
- Black Tigers: The name for the LTTE's elite wing specializing in suicide attacks.
Noun
- a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel
- the Tamil Tigers perfected suicide bombing as a weapon of war