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- US Pronunciation
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- [fe-dah-yee]
- /fɛ dɑˈyi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fe-dah-yee]
- /fɛ dɑˈyi/
Definitions of fedayee word
- noun plural fedayee a member of an Arab commando group operating especially against Israel. 1
- noun fedayee An Arab guerilla or commando. 1
- noun fedayee (in Arab states) a commando, esp one fighting against Israel 0
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Origin of fedayee
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
1950-55; < dialectal Arabic fidāʾī (plural fidāʾīyīn) one who sacrifices himself (especially for his country)
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Parts of speech for Fedayee
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fedayee popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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