1. Muslim fighters engaged in a struggle or holy war, especially those fighting against foreign occupation or invaders.
Usage: Often used in historical and contemporary geopolitical contexts; Plural form; singular is mujahid; From Arabic mujāhidīn, meaning 'those who struggle'

Examples

• The mujahidin fought against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s.
• Various mujahidin groups operated across the region during the conflict.
• The term mujahidin is used to describe Muslim resistance fighters in different historical periods.
• International support for the mujahidin became a major Cold War issue.
• Different mujahidin factions had varying political and military objectives.