JRA
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A violent political group from Japan known for attacks abroad
- noun
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Ejército Rojo Japonés
- I love this program since I am a Drug and Alcohol counselor for one of the JRA programs. I am thrilled to see this program running because it is going to work.
Examples
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The JRA was formed in Japan as part of the international leftist movement advocating for armed struggle.
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The JRA, known for its radical ideology, was responsible for several high-profile attacks in the 1970s.
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My son was diagnosed with JRA when he was one (1) year old.
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Many countries were alarmed by the activities of the JRA, leading to increased security measures.
Synonyms
9.8
A militant group from Japan that carried out terrorist attacks in other countries
is the short form used instead of the full organization name
Surface Forms
Etymology
JRA is a short form made from the 'first letters' of Japanese Red Army, a left-wing group formed in Japan in 1970 that carried out violent actions abroad. So today JRA is used in news and history to mean that specific group.
