Hezbollah
Hezbollah (noun) means a Lebanese Shi'a Islamist political party and armed movement. Example: “Hezbollah holds seats in the Lebanese parliament as well as running its own militia.”
How to use Hezbollah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of a specific Lebanese political and military organisation.
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_____ holds seats in the Lebanese parliament as well as running its own militia.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic ḥizb allāh, literally "party of God."
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What does “Hezbollah” mean?
The word “Hezbollah” means a Lebanese Shi'a Islamist political party and armed movement. In plain terms, the name of a specific Lebanese political and military organisation.
How do you pronounce “Hezbollah”?
“Hezbollah” is pronounced hehz-buh-LAH (/ˌhɛz.bəˈlɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hezbollah” in a sentence?
Here is “Hezbollah” used in a sentence: “Hezbollah holds seats in the Lebanese parliament as well as running its own militia.”
What part of speech is “Hezbollah”?
“Hezbollah” is a noun.
Where does the word “Hezbollah” come from?
The word “Hezbollah” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic ḥizb allāh, literally "party of God.".
Is “Hezbollah” a common word?
“Hezbollah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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