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jund-ul-islam

Part of speech: noun (proper)

Pronunciation: joond-uL-is-lam

Definition: Jund-ul-Islam refers to a jihadist militant group that emerged in the 21st century, particularly associated with extremist activities in regions such as Afghanistan, Syria, and Pakistan. The term translates to "Army of Islam" in Arabic.

Sense 1: A specific militant group associated with radical Islamist activities.

Sense 2: A general term used to refer to any jihadist or extremist organization subscribing to the principles of Islam while engaging in violent acts.

Sample Sentences:

1. Jund-ul-Islam has been a primary cause of concern for national security agencies due to their recurrent attacks in the region.

2. The formation of Jund-ul-Islam in the early 2000s brought a significant shift in the dynamics of the conflict-ridden province.

3. The government strategically deployed additional troops to combat the rising threat from Jund-ul-Islam.

4. Scholars debate the ideological influences that shape groups like Jund-ul-Islam and their interpretation of Islam.

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