1. Muslim fighters engaged in a struggle or holy war, especially those who fought against Soviet forces in Afghanistan in the 1980s.
Usage: plural form; often used in historical contexts; from Arabic mujahideen, meaning 'those who struggle'

Examples

• The mujahedeens received support from various countries during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
• Many mujahedeens were trained in guerrilla warfare tactics.
• The mujahedeens played a significant role in the resistance movement.
• Historical accounts describe the mujahedeens as determined fighters.
• The term mujahedeens is commonly used in discussions of Cold War history.