Taliban

[tal-uh-ban]

noun

1. a Muslim fundamentalist group in Afghanistan.

Taliban

/ ˈtælɪbæn /

noun

1. (in Afghanistan) a fundamentalist Islamic army: in 1996 it defeated the ruling mujaheddin factions and seized control of the country; overthrown in 2001 by US-led forces, although reistance continues, esp in the south

Word History and Origins

Origin of Taliban¹

C20: from Arabic tāliban seekers

Example Sentences

The Taliban government - which is only recognised by Russia - has appealed for international help.

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The father had worked with US troops as a contractor, Asal said, making him a potential target for the Taliban if deported back to Afghanistan.

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The Taliban government has appealed for international help.

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Due to the blocked roads, Taliban government rescue operations have relied on helicopters to reach the mountain villages.

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"The scale of devastation is unimaginable," a Taliban official said.

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