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Islamic Jihad

Islamic Jihad

9.9
A Shiite armed group in Lebanon supported by Iran that used car bombs
  • proper noun
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  • The Lebanese government blamed Islamic Jihad for several attacks in Beirut during the 1980s.

Examples

  • The Islamic Jihad group claimed responsibility for the attack.

  • Many people fear the actions of Islamic Jihad in the region.

  • Authorities believe that Islamic Jihad orchestrated the bombing in an effort to destabilize the region.

  • Many countries have designated Islamic Jihad as a terrorist organization due to its violent activities.

  • The Islamic Jihad group claimed responsibility for the recent car bomb attack in Beirut.

  • In Lebanon, Islamic Jihad is known for its strong ties to Iran and its efforts to enforce Islamic law.

  • Members of Islamic Jihad have been involved in numerous violent confrontations with opposing factions.

Synonyms

Islamic Jihad for the Liberation of Palestine
vsIslamic Jihad
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9.9

A Shia militant group linked to Iran that uses car bombs

is the shorter alternative name used in other contexts

Surface Forms

Islamic Jihad main

Morphology

Islamic + jihad

A learner who knows 'Islamic' and 'jihad' can infer a general meaning related to an Islamic religious struggle or militant action, so the core semantic content is partly predictable from the parts. However, the phrase here is a proper name for a specific Shiite militant organization with political ties and tactics that are not derivable from the constituents (and 'jihad' also has non‑violent/spiritual senses), so full meaning and referential specifics are not predictable.

Etymology

Islamic Jihad comes from Arabic words: Islamic means 'about Islam' and jihad means 'struggle' or 'effort'. A different group in Lebanon used the same name to show it wanted an Iranian-style Islamic state, so the name also refers to that militant organization.