1. A Palestinian uprising or rebellion, especially the sustained campaigns of civil disobedience and armed resistance against Israeli occupation that began in 1987 and 2000.
Usage: Also spelled 'intifada'; From Arabic, meaning 'shaking off' or 'uprising'; Primarily used in historical and political contexts

Examples

• The First Intifadeh began in December 1987 in the Gaza Strip.
• The Second Intifadeh lasted from 2000 to 2005 and involved both civilian protests and armed conflict.
• Historians study the Intifadeh as a significant period in Middle Eastern history.
• The term intifadeh has become widely used in international news coverage.
• Palestinian leaders organized the Intifadeh as a response to occupation policies.