fedayeen Definition
(in certain Arab countries) a member of a militant organization carrying out terrorist attacks against Israel.
Using fedayeen: Examples
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The fedayeen launched a series of attacks on Israeli settlements.
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The group was known for its fedayeen tactics.
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The fedayeen were responsible for several bombings in the region.
fedayeen Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with fedayeen
a Palestinian militant organization that carried out attacks against Israel in the 1960s and 1970s
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The Palestinian fedayeen were responsible for several high-profile attacks on Israeli targets.
an Islamic militant organization that carries out attacks against perceived enemies of Islam
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The Islamic fedayeen have been responsible for several terrorist attacks in the region.
a Lebanese militant organization that carried out attacks against Israel in the 1970s
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The Lebanese fedayeen were known for their guerrilla tactics and attacks on Israeli targets.
Origins of fedayeen
from Arabic 'fidā'īyīn', meaning 'those who sacrifice themselves'
Summary: fedayeen in Brief
'Fedayeen' [fed-uh-yin, -yeyn] refers to members of militant organizations in certain Arab countries who carry out terrorist attacks against Israel. The term is often associated with guerrilla tactics and insurgent warfare, exemplified by 'The group was known for its fedayeen tactics.' 'Fedayeen' extends into phrases like 'Palestinian fedayeen,' 'Islamic fedayeen,' and 'Lebanese fedayeen,' denoting specific militant groups.
