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Definition of Egyptian Islamic Jihad
1. Noun. An Islamic extremist group active since the late 1970s; seeks to overthrow the Egyptian government and replace it with an Islamic state; works in small underground cells. "The original Jihad was responsible for the assassination of Anwar Sadat in 1981"
Exact synonyms: Al-jihad, Islamic Jihad, Vanguards Of Conquest
Category relationships: Act Of Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Act
Generic synonyms: Foreign Terrorist Organization, Fto, Terrorist Group, Terrorist Organization
Geographical relationships: Arab Republic Of Egypt, Egypt, United Arab Republic
Category relationships: Act Of Terrorism, Terrorism, Terrorist Act
Generic synonyms: Foreign Terrorist Organization, Fto, Terrorist Group, Terrorist Organization
Geographical relationships: Arab Republic Of Egypt, Egypt, United Arab Republic
Lexicographical Neighbors of Egyptian Islamic Jihad
Literary usage of Egyptian Islamic Jihad
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Worldwide Threats to National Security: Hearing Before the Committee on edited by John Warner (2000)
"For example, the Egyptian Islamic Jihad (EIJ) is linked closely to Bin Ladin's
organization and has operatives located around the world— including in Europe ..."
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