Taliban
plural noun
Tal·i·ban
ˈtä-li-ˌbän 
ˈta-li-ˌban
: a fundamentalist Islamic militia in Afghanistan
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It is believed that he was released by the Taliban in the waning days as the Afghan republic crumbled.
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Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
The partisan crowd were right behind Afghanistan, who have enjoyed plenty of support with Pakistan out of the tournament in interesting dynamics given relations have soured dramatically between the neighbors since the Taliban grabbed power.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Authoritarian regimes in Beijing, Moscow, Tehran, and Havana, the Taliban in Kabul, and terrorist networks are crowing.
—Peter Roskam, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
The Taliban have severely restricted women's education and activities.
—The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
The partisan crowd were right behind Afghanistan, who have enjoyed plenty of support with Pakistan out of the tournament in interesting dynamics given relations have soured dramatically between the neighbors since the Taliban grabbed power.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Authoritarian regimes in Beijing, Moscow, Tehran, and Havana, the Taliban in Kabul, and terrorist networks are crowing.
—Peter Roskam, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025
The Taliban have severely restricted women's education and activities.
—The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Taliban.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Taliban. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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