Janjaweed

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • An Arab militia force in Darfur, western Sudan, which has been in conflict with various Darfur rebel groups.

Origin

  • From Arabic جَنْجَوِيد, from Persian جنگوی, influenced by جَوَاد.

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