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Al Qaeda

Al Qaeda is the alternative spelling of al-Qaeda.

Meaning of al-Qaeda

Proper noun

al-Qaeda

  1. A worldwide network of militant Sunni Islamic organizations and individuals.
    • Terror groups linked to al Qaeda and ISIS have been active in Niger for years.2023 March 20, Kylie Atwood, “American citizen held hostage for 6 years in West Africa has been freed”, in CNN

Questions about Al Qaeda

What is Al Qaeda the alternative spelling of?
Al Qaeda is the alternative spelling of al-Qaeda.

Words near Al Qaeda in the dictionary

  1. Al Kut
  2. Al Mukalla
  3. Al Najaf
  4. al niente
  5. al pastor
  6. Al Qaeda
  7. Al Rayyan
  8. Al Shaddadi
  9. Al Tarf
  10. Al Zubanah
  11. al's

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