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Al-Qaeda

Description

Al-Qaeda is a radical Islamist terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden in the late 1980s. It gained international notoriety for carrying out numerous terrorist attacks, including the September 11 attacks in 2001.

Senses

Noun

Sense 1: A terrorist organization - "The governments around the world are working together to dismantle Al-Qaeda."

Sense 2: The ideology of Al-Qaeda - "Al-Qaeda's extremist beliefs promote violence and the destruction of Western values."

Sense 3: Any affiliate or sympathizer of Al-Qaeda - "Security forces arrested an Al-Qaeda operative in the city."

Adjective

Sense 1: Associated with or related to Al-Qaeda - "The authorities uncovered an Al-Qaeda plot to attack the embassy."

Sense 2: Characteristic of Al-Qaeda - "The radicalized individual exhibited an Al-Qaeda-inspired behavior."

Sample Sentences

Noun:

1. The intelligence agencies are constantly monitoring Al-Qaeda's activities.
2. He was recruited into Al-Qaeda when he was just a teenager.
3. Al-Qaeda was responsible for several suicide bombings in the region.
4. She wrote a research paper on the history and tactics of Al-Qaeda.

Adjective:

1. The authorities discovered an Al-Qaeda training camp in a remote area.
2. There has been an increase in Al-Qaeda propaganda videos on social media platforms.
3. She expressed concerns about the rise of Al-Qaeda-linked groups in her country.
4. The security measures were heightened due to a potential Al-Qaeda threat.

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