1. a Palestinian uprising or rebellion, especially the sustained campaigns of civil disobedience and armed resistance against Israeli occupation that began in 1987 and 2000.
Usage: Also spelled intifada.; From Arabic, meaning 'shaking off' or 'uprising'.; Primarily used in historical and political contexts.

Examples

• The First Intifadah began in December 1987 in the Gaza Strip.
• The Second Intifadah lasted from 2000 to 2005 and resulted in significant casualties.
• International observers documented the events of the intifadah in detailed reports.
• The intifadah represented a major shift in Palestinian resistance tactics.
• Many Palestinians view the intifadah as a pivotal moment in their struggle for independence.