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Definition of 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-qaeda, Al-qaida, Base
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
Lexicographical Neighbors of Qaeda
Literary usage of Qaeda
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Terrorist Financing: Report of an Independent Task Force by Maurice R. Greenberg, William F. Wechsler, Lee S. Wolosky (2002)
"For years, al-qaeda has been particularly attracted to operating in under- regulated
... To find such jurisdictions, al-qaeda did not have to look far. ..."