noun
Uncommon
Hezbollah
hehz-buh-LAH
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.”
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A Lebanese Shi'a Islamist political party and armed movement.
"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."
Synonyms
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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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