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PLF

PLF

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A Palestinian armed group formed in 1977 after a split from another group
  • noun
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  • The PLF has been involved in several significant incidents throughout its history, including the Achille Lauro hijacking.

Examples

  • After a series of conflicts, the PLF declared its commitment to continuing its struggle for Palestinian independence.

  • Speculation on the collaboration between the armed forces and the PLF rebels...

    Beasts of No Nation (2015)

  • They said the PLF and the NRC took their village three days ago.

    Beasts of No Nation (2015)

  • Lieutenant General Sangania, commander-in-chief of the armed forces responsible for the junta, stated in a recent press conference that it was his intention to rid the southern regions of the PLF, who he accused of being financed and supported by foreign institutions.

    Beasts of No Nation (2015)

  • The PLF, known for its militant operations, was formed in 1977 as an offshoot of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

Synonyms

Palestine Liberation Front
vsPLF
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An armed Palestinian group formed in 1977 that attacked Israel

is the abbreviation used instead of the full name

Surface Forms

PLF singular
PLFs plural

Etymology

PLF is a short form of Palestine Liberation Front. The part Palestine names the land, liberation means 'freedom', and front means a 'group' or 'movement', so PLF was the name of a Palestinian militant group formed in 1977 to seek freedom for Palestine.