janjaweed

dʒænˈdʒɑːwiːd

Definitions

1. noun

A militant Islamist group from Sudan that has been accused of committing war crimes, particularly in the Darfur region.

“The janjaweed’s brutal tactics left thousands of people displaced and in need of humanitarian aid.”

Synonyms

  • insurgent
  • militant

Antonyms

  • pacifist
  • peaceful