mujahadein

/ˌmudʒəhɑˈdin/
noun
  1. Muslim guerrilla fighters who take part in a holy war or struggle, especially in the Middle East or South Asia.
    • Many mujahadein were trained in guerrilla warfare tactics.
    • The group of mujahadein moved through the desert at night.
    • The mujahadein fought against foreign troops in the mountains.
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