armed struggle

noun

An irregular political conflict waged by an armed rebel group attempting to overthrow the prevailing regime or otherwise achieve or secure political rights.

Meanings

nounarmed struggle (plural armed struggles)

plural armed struggles

  1. governmentAn irregular political conflict waged by an armed rebel group attempting to overthrow the prevailing regime or otherwise achieve or secure political rights.
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