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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIslamic State
/ɪsˈlɑː.mɪk steɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A political entity that claims to govern according to Islamic law and principles.
"The Islamic State has been involved in numerous conflicts across the Middle East." - 2
A self-declared state that seeks to establish a caliphate based on its interpretation of Islam.
"The Islamic State's ideology has attracted followers from various countries."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Islamic State' derives from the Arabic 'Dawlat al-Islam', which emerged in the early 20th century as a political concept advocating for a state governed by Islamic law. The term gained prominence during the rise of various Islamist movements in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly with the establishment of ISIS in 2014.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Islamic State" is said worldwide
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État islamique
Transliteration: etɑ ɛslamik
"L'État islamique a revendiqué plusieurs attaques."
Islamischer Staat
Transliteration: ɪslaːmɪʃɐ ʃtaːt
"Der Islamische Staat hat viele Länder destabilisiert."
Stato islamico
Transliteration: ˈstato izˈlamiko
"Lo Stato islamico ha dichiarato guerra a molti paesi."
Estado Islámico
Transliteration: esˈtaðo isˈlamiko
"El Estado Islámico ha sido responsable de numerosos ataques."
Estado Islâmico
Transliteration: isˈtadu isˈlɐ̃miku
"O Estado Islâmico tem causado instabilidade na região."
इस्लामिक राज्य
Transliteration: Islāmik rājy
"इस्लामिक राज्य ने कई देशों में आतंकवाद फैलाया है।"
伊斯兰国
Transliteration: Yīsīlán guó
"伊斯兰国在中东地区造成了严重的冲突。"
이슬람 국가
Transliteration: iseullam gukga
"이슬람 국가는 여러 나라에서 테러를 저질렀습니다."
イスラム国
Transliteration: Isuramu Kuni
"イスラム国は多くの国で影響を及ぼしています。"
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