mujahedin

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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 context of their struggle can vary widely, from local resistance to broader ideological conflicts.

Usage Notes
  • The word "mujahedin" is a plural noun. A single fighter is a "mujahid" or "mujahed."
  • It is a transliteration from Arabic (مجاهدين), meaning "those who engage in jihad." "Jihad" itself can mean an inner spiritual struggle or an external physical struggle.
  • The term is heavily context-dependent. It can be used neutrally to describe fighters in a specific historical conflict (e.g., the Afghan mujahedin who fought the Soviet Union in the 1980s) or can carry strong positive or negative connotations depending on the speaker's perspective.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • During the Soviet-Afghan War, the mujahedin received support from several foreign powers.
    • The term mujahedin encompasses a diverse range of groups with differing ideologies and goals.
Advanced Usage / Connotations
  • The perception of the mujahedin is highly subjective and often debated. As noted in the reference, "some call the mujahidin international warriors but others just call them terrorists." This highlights how the same group can be viewed as freedom fighters by one party and as terrorists by another, depending on the political and ideological lens.
  • In historical contexts, especially concerning Afghanistan, the term is used specifically for the coalition of guerrilla groups that opposed the Soviet-backed government.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mujahid (noun): The singular form; one who engages in jihad.
  • Mujahed (noun): An alternative singular form.
  • Jihad (noun): The struggle or fight the mujahedin are engaged in. This can be a spiritual, personal struggle or an armed conflict.
  • Jihadist (noun): A more modern and frequently used term for an Islamic militant, often with stronger connotations of radicalism and global terrorism.
Synonyms
  • Freedom fighters (context-dependent, often used by their supporters)
  • Guerrilla warriors
  • Holy warriors
  • Insurgents (a more neutral military term)
  • Militants (a general term for combative individuals)
Related Phrases / Contexts
  • To join the mujahedin: To become part of such a fighting force.
    • He crossed the border to join the mujahedin.
  • Mujahedin faction: Refers to one of the specific groups within the larger mujahedin alliance.
    • The various mujahedin factions sometimes fought each other after their common enemy was defeated.
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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