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northern alliance

 

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Noun northern alliance has 1 sense
  1. Northern Alliance, United Front - a multiethnic alliance in Afghanistan who practice a moderate form of Islam and are united in their opposition to the Taliban
    --1 is a kind of alliance, coalition, alignment, alinement

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Northern Alliance

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Political and Military Coalition

Definition: The Northern Alliance refers to a political and military coalition of various Afghan groups and factions that fought against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.

Sample Sentence: During the Afghan Civil War, the Northern Alliance played a crucial role in pushing back against the Taliban's control.

Part of Speech: Proper Noun

Sense 1: Political and Military Organization

Definition: Northern Alliance can also refer to a specific political and military organization that existed in Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001, composed of different ethnic and tribal groups.

Sample Sentence: Ahmed Shah Massoud was a prominent leader within the Northern Alliance.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to the Northern Alliance

Definition: When used as an adjective, "Northern Alliance" refers to anything related to the political and military coalition or the organization.

Sample Sentence: The Northern Alliance forces successfully captured a key strategic position in the region.

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