1. 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; often used in historical contexts; can refer to various armed groups across different regions and time periods

Examples

• The mujahedin received support from various countries during the Soviet-Afghan War.
• Different mujahedin groups operated in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan.
• The term mujahedin is used to describe Islamic resistance fighters in historical accounts.
• Many mujahedin were trained in guerrilla warfare tactics.
• The mujahedin eventually played a significant role in the withdrawal of Soviet troops.