Talibán

/taliˈβan/

noun★IntermediateLoanword from English Talibán

formal

A militant Islamist group that emerged in Afghanistan in the mid-1990s, known for their strict interpretation of Islamic law and their opposition to Western influence.

Los Talibán son conocidos por su régimen de terror en Afganistán.

The Taliban are known for their reign of terror in Afghanistan.

📖Word Origin

From English 'Taliban', derived from Pashto 'ṭālibān', meaning 'students'.

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