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mujahedeen

mujahedeen

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Armed Muslim fighters who fight an army or government for religious reasons
  • noun
  • /ˌmuːdʒəˈhɛːdiːn/
translation icon : muyahedin
  • News reports covered the training camps operated by the mujahedeen.

Examples

  • Many members of the mujahedeen later became influential leaders in the region.

  • The mujahedeen resisted the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s.

  • The mujahedeen fought bravely against the invading forces.

  • Many mujahedeen were celebrated as heroes in their communities.

  • During the war, many brave individuals joined the ranks of the mujahedeen to fight for their beliefs.

  • The mujahedeen were known for their resilience and dedication during the struggle against foreign invaders.

  • Throughout history, the mujahedeen have played significant roles in various conflicts across the Middle East.

Synonyms

mujahideen
vsmujahedeen
12 9.9

Muslim people who fight in a holy war

specifies conflict against non-Muslim forces or secular governments
mujahadeen
vsmujahedeen
1 9.9

A group of Muslim fighters who use surprise attacks for religious or political reasons

is the same meaning but written with a different spelling
mujahedin
vsmujahedeen
1 9.9

A group of Muslim fighters who fight in a religious war

is a general label not limited to historical conflicts

Compounds

Mujahedeen Khalq
  • NSFW
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An armed Iranian group that opposes the government and was based in Iraq

Mujahedeen Kompak
  • NSFW
9.9

A violent armed group in Indonesia that formed in 2005 after splitting from Jemaah Islamiyah

Surface Forms

mujahedeen singular
mujahedeens plural

Etymology

Mujahedeen comes from Arabic and is the plural of mujahid, which means 'one who struggles' and comes from jihad, 'struggle' or 'effort'. So mujahedeen literally means 'those who struggle', which is why the word is used for Muslim fighters who take part in a jihad.