Fedayee
Translation of "fedayee" into Russian
fedayee
NounUK
/ˌfɛdəˈjiː/
US
/ˌfɛdəˈji/
fedayee
fedayeen pl
fedayin pl
The fedayee were known for their bravery in battle.
Федаины были известны своей храбростью в бою.
fedayeen
Nounfedayee
UK
/ˌfɛdəˈjiːn/
US
/ˌfɛdəˈjin/
fedayeen pl /
fedayee
федаины
The fedayeen were known for their guerrilla tactics.
Федаины были известны своими партизанскими тактиками.
Definitions
fedayee
NounA member of an Arab or other Middle-Eastern guerrilla or commando group, especially one prepared to sacrifice his or her life in actions against Israel or other perceived enemies.
The young fedayee slipped across the border to sabotage the military outpost.
By extension, any militant or insurgent who is willing to die for a political or religious cause.
The rebels regarded themselves as fedayee, ready to die for their homeland.
fedayeen
NounUK
/ˌfɛdəˈjiːn/
US
/ˌfɛdəˈjin/
A member of an armed group of fighters, often engaged in guerrilla warfare, typically in the Middle East.
The fedayeen launched a surprise attack on the military convoy.
An armed guerrilla group composed of fedayeen fighters.
The fedayeen was formed to resist the occupying forces.
fedayee
AdjectiveRelating to or characteristic of fedayeen guerrillas or their tactics.
Government troops braced for a fedayee assault just before dawn.