haganah

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Noun haganah has 1 sense

Haganah - the clandestine military wing of the Jewish leadership during the British rule over the mandate of Palestine from 1920 to 1948; became the basis for the Israel Defense Force
--₁ is a kind of military unit, military force, military group, force

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Haganah

Description:

Haganah was a Jewish underground organization that operated in Mandatory Palestine from 1920 to 1948. It was primarily formed to defend Jewish settlements from Arab attacks, but later played a significant role in the Israeli War of Independence.

Examples:

Noun:

The Haganah played a crucial role in protecting Jewish settlements during the turbulent times of the Mandate period.
Many members of the Haganah later became founding members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Adjective:

The Haganah fighters were known for their bravery and determination.
He studied the Haganah history extensively to understand the dynamics of the Israeli independence movement.

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