Hezbollah

American  

[hez-buh-lah, khes-bah-lah] / ˌhɛz bəˈlɑ, ˌxɛs bɑˈlɑ /

Or Hizballah,

noun

1. a radical Shiʿite Muslim organization in Lebanon engaged in guerrilla warfare against Israel.

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Hezbollah British  

/ ˌhɛzbəˈlɑː /

noun

1. an organization of militant Shiite Muslims based in Lebanon

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Hezbollah Cultural  

1. A radical Arabic organization that arose after the Israeli invasion of Lebanon. The Hezbollah has often been accused of terrorism.

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Etymology

Origin of Hezbollah

< Arabic: literally, Party of God

Example Sentences

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Hezbollah

There was no immediate public response from Hezbollah or the Lebanese government.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Under the Lebanon-Israel framework, Hezbollah is expected to disarm, Israeli forces to withdraw gradually from southern Lebanon and the Lebanese army to deploy across the area.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

The Treasury said Mahan transported arms on behalf of Hezbollah and last year alleged it had expanded its weapon deliveries to Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Hezbollah, which has not claimed any attacks for weeks, has not commented on Israel's declaration of control over the site.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

At the other site in Arab Salim where the two women were killed, a mattress, furniture and other items including a Hezbollah flag were strewn among the rubble, while neighbouring buildings were also damaged.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026