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mujahadin

mujahadin

9.9
People who fight in a religious war for Islam, often in small armed groups
  • noun
  • /muːdʒəˈhɑːdɪn/
translation icon : mujahidin
  • The Afghan mujahadin opposed the Soviet invasion during the 1980s.

Examples

  • The mujahadin fought bravely against the Soviet forces.

  • Many young men joined the mujahadin to fight for their beliefs.

  • International support was given to the mujahadin during the war.

  • Many mujahadeen were celebrated as heroes in their communities.

  • Many young men joined the mujahadin to fight for their beliefs.

  • International support was given to the mujahadin during the war.

  • The Afghan mujahadin opposed the Soviet invasion during the 1980s.

Synonyms

jihadist
vsmujahadin
  • NSFW
49 9.4

A Muslim person who uses or supports violence for a religious cause

is narrower and focuses on fighters in a particular guerrilla movement
jihadi
vsmujahadin
  • NSFW
8 8.9

Relating to people who take part in or support violent religious fighting

is specific to fighters in a named guerrilla campaign rather than broad involvement
mujahid
vsmujahadin
3 9.9

A Muslim who fights or supports fighting for their faith

is the term for a group member used in that historical guerrilla context
mujahidin
vsmujahadin
1 9.9

A Muslim fighter who fights in small armed groups, often against foreign soldiers

is more tied to a specific country and twentieth century conflict

Surface Forms

mujahadin singular
mujahadins plural

Etymology

Mujahadin comes from Arabic. The root jihad means 'struggle' and a mujahid is 'one who struggles', so mujahadin are people who take part in that struggle and the word is used for Muslim fighters.