lord's resistance army
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Definition
Proper noun: - Lord's Resistance Army: A militant group, originally active in northern Uganda, known for its violent insurgency, use of child soldiers, and brutal tactics against civilians. It is often described as having a quasi-religious ideology.
Usage
- The term is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this organization. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the."
- It functions as a singular entity, though it refers to a group.
Examples
- As subject:
- The Lord's Resistance Army has been accused of numerous war crimes.
- As object:
- Regional forces have worked to dismantle the Lord's Resistance Army.
- With modifiers:
- The notorious Lord's Resistance Army leader was captured.
Advanced Usage
- Historical and geopolitical context: The term is used in discussions of African conflicts, human rights abuses, child soldiers, and international justice.
- The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for leaders of the Lord's Resistance Army.
Variants and Related Words
- LRA: A common initialism for "Lord's Resistance Army."
- Reports indicate the LRA has moved into neighboring countries.
- Rebel group: A general term for an armed group opposing a government.
- Militia: A general term for a military force that is not part of a regular army.
Synonyms
- Insurgent group: A group rising in active revolt.
- Paramilitary organization: A semi-military force.
Related Phrases
- Child soldier: A central concept associated with the group's activities.
- Forced conscription: A tactic famously used by the group.
Noun
- a quasi-religious rebel group in Uganda that terrorized and raped women and kidnapped children who were forced to serve in the army