Meaning of al-Qaida in English

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  1. Noun

    al-Qaida

    Definitions

    1. an intensely anti-western terrorist network that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist group

    Examples

    • « has cells in more than 50 countries »

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