Synonyms for

Mujahideen

Verb / ˌmu:dʒʌheˈdi:n / Another word for mujahideen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mujahideen refers to Muslim guerrilla fighters, especially in Islamic countries like Afghanistan or Iraq.

Synonyms & similar words

mujahedeen mujahadin mujahadein mujahidin mujahadeen mujahedin guerrillas insurgents rebels fighters jihadists terrorists militants radicals extremists fanatics partisans revolutionaries activists martyrs

Example sentences

  1. The mujahideen were known for their fierce resistance against foreign invaders.
  2. Many mujahideen have joined terrorist groups like Al-Qaeda or ISIS.
  3. The Afghan mujahideen received support from the United States during the Cold War.
  4. The mujahideen fought for their beliefs and their homeland.
  5. The Taliban emerged from the ranks of the mujahideen in the 1990s.

Quotes

  • 'We are mujahideen and we will fight until Allah's word is the highest.' - Osama bin Laden
  • 'The mujahideen are the true heroes of Islam.' - Anwar al-Awlaki
  • 'The mujahideen are the vanguard of the Islamic revival.' - Ayman al-Zawahiri

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