noun
- Muslim fighters engaged in a struggle or holy war, especially those who fought against Soviet forces in Afghanistan in the 1980s.
Usage: plural form; singular is mujahid or mujahideen; often used in historical and geopolitical contexts; can refer to various armed groups across different regions and time periods
Examples
- The mujahedeen received support from the United States during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
- Different mujahedeen groups operated in various regions of the country.
- The term mujahedeen is used to describe Muslim fighters engaged in armed resistance.
- Historical accounts document the role of mujahedeen in the conflict.
- The mujahedeen were organized into several competing factions.