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

It hosts a major American air base and has handled many delicate political negotiations, including with Iran, the Taliban and Russia.

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He was strongly criticised by MPs in 2022 for his handling of the chaotic withdrawal of UK staff after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban.

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In August 2021, seven years after the withdrawal of British troops and 20 years since the war began, the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, including Helmand Province.

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They are both redheads and David jokes: “I always say, the Taliban were targeting gingers on that day.”

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In August 2021, the Taliban regained control of the country after the US announced the final withdrawal of troops.

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