mujahedin
/ˌmudʒɑhɪˈdin/
noun
- Alternative spelling of mujahedeen; Muslim guerrilla fighters, especially in the context of the Soviet-Afghan War or other conflicts.
- The mujahedin were known for their knowledge of the local terrain.
- Documentaries about the mujahedin show the harsh conditions they endured.
- International support for the mujahedin shifted the balance of power in the region.