mujahadein

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Definition

Noun: 1. A military force of Muslim guerrilla warriors engaged in a jihad: The term refers to fighters who engage in a struggle or war, often perceived as a holy war, for the cause of Islam. The group is characterized by its use of guerrilla tactics. * Historical Context: The word gained widespread usage in English during the 1980s Afghan War against the Soviet Union, where various Afghan resistance groups were collectively referred to as the mujahadein.

Usage Notes
  • The word "mujahadein" is a plural noun. The singular form is "mujahid" (meaning a person who engages in jihad).
  • It is a transliteration from Arabic (مجاهدين ).
  • The term carries significant political and religious weight. Its interpretation—whether as "freedom fighters," "holy warriors," or "terrorists"—depends heavily on the perspective and context of the speaker, as noted in the reference definition.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • During the Soviet-Afghan War, the mujahadein received support from several foreign governments.
    • The documentary examined the complex legacy of the mujahadein in Central Asian politics.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in historical and political analysis to describe specific Islamic resistance movements, particularly in Afghanistan.
  • In contemporary discourse, it is sometimes used generically (though often imprecisely) by Western media for various Islamist militant groups.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mujahidin: An alternative common transliteration of the same Arabic word.
  • Mujahid (n.): The singular form; one who engages in jihad.
  • Jihad (n.): An Arabic word meaning "struggle." While it can refer to an internal spiritual struggle, it is also used to denote an armed struggle or war in defense of Islam.
Synonyms
  • Holy warriors: Emphasizes the religious dimension of their fight.
  • Freedom fighters: A term often used by their supporters, emphasizing resistance against an occupier or oppressor.
  • Insurgents: A more neutral, military-term for rebels fighting against a government or occupying force.
  • Guerrillas: Refers to their methods of warfare (small, irregular bands using tactics like ambushes).
Important Note on Connotation

As indicated in the reference definition, the term is politically charged. One group may label the mujahadein as "international warriors" for a cause, while their opponents may label them as "terrorists." The choice of synonym often reflects the speaker's political stance.

Noun
  1. a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad
    • some call the mujahidin international warriors but others just call them terrorists

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