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Mujaheddin |
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mujaheddin, mujahedeen, mujahideen [ˈmuːdʒəhəˈdiːn] pl n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (preceded by the; sometimes capital) (in Afghanistan and Iran) fundamentalist Muslim guerrillas; in Afghanistan in 1992 the mujaheddin overthrew the government but were unable to agree on a constitution due to factional conflict and in 1996 Taliban forces seized power [from Arabic mujāhidīn fighters, ultimately from jihad] Translations mujaheddin [ˈmuːdʒəhəˈdiːn] NPL → mujaidines mpl Mujaheddin n → Mudschaheddin m How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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