Mujahideen (noun)

A Muslim fighter who engages in a jihad, or holy war, especially one in Afghanistan against Soviet troops in the 1980s.

Origin:

From arabic مجاهد (mujāhid), plural of مجاهد (mujāhidīn), a person who engages in jihad, meaning "struggle" or "striving".

Examples:

1. The mujahideen are known for their bravery and tenacity in the face of adversity.
2. The mujahideen fought against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s.
3. The mujahideen are considered heroes by many people in the Muslim world.
4. The mujahideen were trained and funded by the United States to fight the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
5. The mujahideen were seen as freedom fighters by many in the West, but as terrorists by others.