lashkar

/ˈlæʃkɑːr/; /ˈlʌʃkɑːr/

Definitions

1. noun

A paramilitary group, typically composed of Kashmiri Muslims, operating in Kashmir and India.

“The government launched a crackdown on the lashkar suspected of terrorist activities.”

Synonyms

  • guerrilla
  • militia

Antonyms

  • government army
  • peacekeeping force