mujahidin

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Definition

Noun: 1. A military force of Muslim guerrilla warriors engaged in a jihad: The term refers to individuals or groups who see themselves as engaged in a struggle (jihad) for their faith, often employing guerrilla tactics. The word is plural; a single member is a mujahid. * The mujahidin fought against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s. * Some groups identified as mujahidin have been involved in conflicts across several regions.

Usage Notes
  • Capitalization: The word is often not capitalized (), but may be capitalized () when referring to a specific, named group.
  • Context and Connotation: The term is complex and its interpretation depends heavily on context and perspective. It is used by participants and their supporters to describe a righteous fighter. In other contexts, particularly in Western media and political discourse, the same individuals may be labeled differently.
    • The reference noted: "some call the mujahidin international warriors but others just call them terrorists."
Examples in Context
  • Historical Context:
    • During the Afghan-Soviet War, the United States provided support to the Afghan mujahidin.
  • General Context:
    • The ideology inspired mujahidin from various countries to join the conflict.
Advanced Usage
  • The Mujahidin: When capitalized and preceded by "the," it can specifically refer to the coalition of Afghan guerrilla groups that resisted the Soviet invasion (1979-1989).
    • The Mujahidin succeeded in forcing the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mujahid (noun): The singular form of , meaning one such warrior or fighter.
    • He was a committed mujahid.
  • Mujahideen (noun): An alternative transliteration (spelling) of the same word from Arabic into English.
  • Jihad (noun): The struggle or fight, often translated as "holy war," in which a mujahid is engaged. This can refer to an internal spiritual struggle or an external physical one.
  • Guerrilla (noun): A fighter in a small, independent group who uses surprise attacks and sabotage against a larger, regular force. This is a descriptive military term often applicable to mujahidin tactics.
Synonyms
  • Holy warriors: A direct, descriptive synonym emphasizing the religious motivation.
  • Freedom fighters: A term often used by supporters to emphasize the struggle for liberation from occupation or oppression.
  • Insurgents: A neutral, military-term for those rising in active revolt against an established authority or government.
  • Militants: A general term for individuals who are aggressively active in support of a political or social cause.
Important Note on Terminology

The word mujahidin itself is a descriptive noun. The phrases and labels applied to such groups (e.g., "terrorists," "freedom fighters") are subjective judgments based on perspective and are not inherent meanings of the word mujahidin. The word's core definition is a military force engaged in a jihad.

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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