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

1. a quasi-religious rebel group in Uganda that terrorized and raped women and kidnapped children who were forced to serve in the army