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mujahadeen

mujahadeen

1 9.9
A group of Muslim fighters who use surprise attacks for religious or political reasons
  • noun
  • /ˌmuːdʒəˈhiːdɪn/
translation icon : mujahideen
  • The Mujahadeen were known for their guerrilla tactics in military campaigns against non-Muslim armies.

Examples

  • During the conflict, the Mujahadeen received support from various countries to aid their struggle.

  • The Mujahadeen fought bravely against the invading forces to protect their homeland.

  • Carter advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski stated, "According to the official version of history, CIA aid to the Mujahadeen began during 1980, that is to say, after the Soviet army invaded Afghanistan, 24 Dec 1979."

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Synonyms

mujahideen
vsmujahadeen
12 9.9

Muslim people who fight in a holy war

is about fighting non-Muslim forces specifically rather than general religious war
mujahedin
vsmujahadeen
1 9.9

A group of Muslim fighters who fight in a religious war

is a general term not limited to particular historical wars
mujahedeen
vsmujahadeen
9.9

Armed Muslim fighters who fight an army or government for religious reasons

focuses on fighting non-Muslim forces rather than political regimes

Surface Forms

mujahadeen singular
mujahadeens plural

Etymology

Mujahadeen comes from Arabic and is the plural of mujahid, a person who takes part in a jihad, which means 'struggle'. So mujahadeen refers to fighters who are involved in a religious or military 'struggle'.