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Definition of Al-Qaeda
1. Noun. A terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups; has cells in more than 50 countries.
Exact synonyms: Al-qa'ida, Al-qaida, Base, Qaeda
Category relationships: Act Of Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Act
Generic synonyms: Foreign Terrorist Organization, Fto, Terrorist Group, Terrorist Organization
Geographical relationships: Afghanistan, Islamic State Of Afghanistan, Islamic Republic Of Pakistan, Pakistan, West Pakistan
Category relationships: Act Of Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Act
Generic synonyms: Foreign Terrorist Organization, Fto, Terrorist Group, Terrorist Organization
Geographical relationships: Afghanistan, Islamic State Of Afghanistan, Islamic Republic Of Pakistan, Pakistan, West Pakistan
Definition of Al-Qaeda
1. Proper noun. A worldwide network of militant Islamic organizations and individuals. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Al-Qaeda
Literary usage of Al-Qaeda
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Iran: Time For A New Approach by Zbigniew Brzezinski, Robert Michael Gates, Suzanne Maloney (2004)
"More disturbing is evidence that since the attacks Iran has served as a transit
route for, and has possibly offered safe harbor to, al-Qaeda operatives ..."
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