fedayeen

/ˈfɛdeɪˌin/
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Definitions of fedayeen
  1. noun
    (plural) Arab guerrillas who operate mainly against Israel
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    type of:
    paramilitary, paramilitary force, paramilitary organisation, paramilitary organization, paramilitary unit
    a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops)
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