fedayee

/fɛdɑːˈjiː/
noun
  1. A member of an armed political or guerrilla group, especially in the Middle East.
    • The fedayee fighters were known for their dedication to the cause.
    • The word fedayee originally referred to someone willing to sacrifice themselves for a political goal.
    • Historians study the role of the fedayee in the region's conflicts.
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