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Harkat ul-Ansar

Harkat ul-Ansar

9.9
An Islamic armed group from Pakistan that fights in Kashmir and wants Kashmir to join Pakistan
  • proper noun
  • NSFW
translation icon : Harkat ul-Ansar
  • During the 1980s, Harkat ul-Ansar played a prominent role in the armed resistance against Soviet forces in Afghanistan.

Examples

  • Reports indicate that Harkat ul-Ansar has been recruiting new members for operations in Kashmir.

  • The government condemned Harkat ul-Ansar for its involvement in the recent unrest in the region.

  • The group Harkat ul-Ansar was formed in the late 1980s.

  • Many people believe that Harkat ul-Ansar poses a significant threat.

  • During the 1980s, Harkat ul-Ansar played a prominent role in the armed resistance against Soviet forces in Afghanistan.

  • Reports indicate that Harkat ul-Ansar has been recruiting new members for operations in Kashmir.

  • The government condemned Harkat ul-Ansar for its involvement in the recent unrest in the region.

Surface Forms

Harkat ul-Ansar main

Morphology

Harkat + ul-Ansar

This is a proper name composed of non-English elements (the provided constituents are not found in the dictionary), so a B1 learner who knows English vocabulary cannot derive the referent from English composition. Understanding the label requires knowledge of Arabic/Urdu morphemes and specific historical/political context (the group's origin and activities), which is not accessible from the surface form alone.

Etymology

Harkat ul-Ansar comes from Arabic words: Harkat meaning 'movement' and Ansar meaning 'helpers'. The name suggests a group that acts as 'helpers' in a fight, which is why a militant group used it when it formed in Pakistan in the 1980s and later appeared in Kashmir.